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There are only 15 million barrels of oil currently at sea, according to Mr. Bessent.
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Mr. Bessent stated that 15 million barrels of oil are currently at sea.
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0.900
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Mr. Bessent
Context Type
News Article
Subject Tags
Oil Shipping
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10041a85-27b7-482c-b5c1-dfc0d3faed02
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 11:06 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 11:06 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Iran Still Awaits ‘Official’ U.S. Response Despite Trump’s Rebuff of Cease-Fire Offer
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/27/world/middleeast/iran-trump-ceasefire-strait-of-hormuz.html

Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that Iran is awaiting an official U.S. response to its cease-fire proposal, despite President Trump's public rejection. Araghchi noted Trump's contradictory messaging and the need for intermediaries to convey a definitive U.S. position.

Iran United States Diplomacy Cease-fire Strait of Hormuz Nuclear Program Middle East Conflict International Relations

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