The US announced Monday that buyers of Iranian oil must stop doing so by May 1 or face sanctions.

Adam posted the breaking news yesterday:

Nice timing! With most traders on holidays Adam's eagle eye allowed those still active in markets to get on board for a nice up move.

In brief:

  • US will not renew exemptions granted in November last year to buyers of Iranian oil
  • This is a surprise move
  • Countries such as China and India had been granted waivers for six months, and expected those exemptions to be renewed. Nope.
The US announced Monday that buyers of Iranian oil must stop doing so by May 1 or face sanctions.