US Sec. of State Pompeo: Exemptions to eight countries will be temporary

The United States' Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo, recently crossed the wires while delivering the key quotes found below.

• Expects to issue eight exemptions to countries importing Iran oil.
• Exemptions to eight countries will be temporary.
• Aims to keep oil prices stable.
• Exemptions will target eight 'jurisdictions'.
• Sanctions on Iran include many humanitarian exemptions.
• Exemptions will give jurisdictions additional 'weeks' to wind down Iran oil imports.
• Will announce eight exempted jurisdictions on Monday, EU will not receive a waiver.