Dhaka, April 23 -- The United States has extended sanctions relief on Iranian oil for 30 days amid mounting pressure from countries vulnerable to supply disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

On Wednesday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told a Senate Appropriations subcommittee that the decision followed appeals from several nations, TRT World reports.

He said finance leaders from around 10 countries raised concerns during last week's IMF and World Bank meetings, pushing Washington to ease restrictions despite earlier signals the waiver would not be renewed.

Turkey's state-run broadcaster said the move marked a reversal of Bessent's previous stance, as he had indicated the waivers would expire.

The extension also cove...