U.S. lifts Iran oil sanctions. And, federal judge rules SAVE voter tool unlawful

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories The United States has temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran , allowing the country to sell its oil in U.S. dollars on the global market. This temporary measure enables Iran to sell freely at standard prices, as other major Gulf oil producers do. The 60-day sanctions exemption is part of several economic incentives intended to benefit Iran. Vice President Vance waves as he boards Air Force Two as he leaves Switzerland after meeting with representatives from Iran to negotiate details of their peace agreement at Emmen Air Base, near Lucerne, on June 22, 2026. Nathan Howard/Pool / AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Nathan Howard/Pool / AFP via Getty Images 🎧 The oil sanctions waivers will encourage Iran to comply with U.S. demands regarding its nuclear program during the negotiations, NPR's Aya Batrawy tells Up First . The current agreement also releases billions of Iran's frozen funds held in overseas accounts in Qatar. Vice President Vance, who is the face of these negotiations, is promoting this deal as primarily beneficial for the U.S. He says Iran will not receive any benefits until it changes its policies. …