Karoline Leavitt: “The announcement of 20 additional tankers which we expect to…”

“They are cherry picking. In fact, as you know, these tankers that are moving through the the 10 that were previously announced and now the new 20, The announcement of 20 additional tankers which we expect to see over the coming days, are a result of the direct and indirect talks that are taking place between the United States and Iran. So you wouldn't have seen those tankers if not for the President's diplomacy and his team engaging on this matter, which we expect that compliance moving forward.” (15:21–15:32)

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