There have been a number of international sanctions against Iran imposed by a number of countries, especially the United States, and international entities. From Wikipedia
Fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran's oil shipping network and a significant drop in crude inventories drive market recovery, despite OPEC+ tensions.
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