Iran may begin capping oil wells as early as next week due to storage capacity limits caused by a US naval blockade, according to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Iran may begin capping its oil wells as early as next week due to storage facilities reaching capacity amid a US naval blockade.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Iran may begin capping its oil wells as early as next week due to storage facilities reaching capacity amid a US naval blockade.
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