Sanctions Waiver

EghtedafOnline: South Korea is seeking a sanctions waiver from the US to continue importing Iranian condensate, saying that it is hard to find alternative sources due to limited suppliers, a government official said on Friday.

EghtesadOnline: Japan has asked the United States to prevent a possible adverse impact of its sanctions on Japanese companies seeking crude oil from Iran, Japan's Foreign Ministry said on Friday.

EghtesadOnline: The United States has granted Iraq a 45-day sanctions waiver enabling the country to continue importing vital Iranian gas and electricity supplies.

EghtesadOnline: France and Russia on Tuesday voiced objection to the US decision to end the sanctions waiver related to Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility.

EghtesadOnline: Japanese refiners are seeking clarity on whether there will be an extension to the 180-day sanctions waiver from Washington in March, as they hope to continue buying Iranian oil without any disruption, Petroleum Association of Japan's president Takashi Tsukioka said Friday.