Reuters | US allows eight importers to keep buying Iran oil for now Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States said on Friday it will temporarily allow eight importers to keep buying Iranian oil when it re-imposes sanctions on Monday to try to force Iran to curb its nuclear, missile and regional activities. Russia says US sanctions 'illegal', will help Iran trade oil US crude drops 6.6% this week, settling at $63.14, as fear of oil shortage fades How US Can Force the World to Squeeze Iran's Oil: QuickTake |