Day: April 14, 2026
MORE: The United States’ decision not to renew a 30-day sanctions waiver for Iranian oil exports, which is set to expire on April 19, will further constrain Iran’s ability to export oil in addition to the US blockade on Iranian ports. Two US officials told Reuters on April 14 that the US Treasury Department will enforce sanctions on Iranian oil after April 19. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also told reporters on April 14 that the US blockade on Iranian ports will ensure that no vessels from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) are “able to get their [Iranian] oil.” The PRC purchases more than 90 percent of Iran’s oil exports. A sanctions-focused US analyst estimated on April 13 that a successful blockade on Iranian ports would cost the regime around $435 million USD per day, leaving Iran with few alternatives to export and import goods.Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar)MORE 🧵(1/3): Commercially available maritime data indicates that at least eight vessels departed the Strait of Hormuz, including six Iranian or Iranian-linked vessels, on April 14. One of the vessels, the US-sanctioned Rich Starry oil tanker, departed from Amjan Port in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on April 13. Other Iranian or Iranian-linked vessels, including the Elpis and Christianna, also left the strait after departing Iranian ports. — https://x.com/TheStudyofWar/status/2044234301068456074
— Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar) Apr 15, 2026
Trump’s blockade is a crisis for Iran. The economic damage is immediate and threatens the regime if it lasts.
on.wsj.com/4cgRHda— Wall Street Journal Opinion (@WSJopinion) Apr 15, 2026
Tall order as White Sox add LHP Noah Schultz to roster reut.rs/3Qalyga reut.rs/3Qalyga
— Reuters (@Reuters) Apr 15, 2026
No jail time for ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore in trespassing case reut.rs/3Q97KTa reut.rs/3Q97KTa
— Reuters (@Reuters) Apr 15, 2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China had been an unreliable global partner during the Middle East war by hoarding oil supplies and limiting exports of some goods, mirroring its actions with medical goods during the COVID-19 pandemic, per Reuters
— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) April 15, 2026
Interesting statement by Bessent that Trump is likely to keep the Sec. 122 tariffs at 10% until July and then implement hikes under Sec. 301. This has seemed likely, but this is the first public statement I’ve seen from the Administration on this.https://t.co/cfLeKklO48
— Peter Harrell (@petereharrell) April 15, 2026