June 22 (UPI) -- The U.S. Treasury Department on Monday authorized sales of Iranian oil through Aug. 21 after "ongoing productive talks in Switzerland" between the United States and Iranian governments, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. The general license authorizes the "production, delivery and sale" of Iranian oil, Bessent said . It allows the United States to import oil and refined products , which can be paid for in U.S. dollars. Bessent also said that, as part of the framework, "Iran