Iran’s oil ministry says the country sold $18 billion worth of oil during the recent war period and the subsequent ceasefire with the United States. The claim is reported as part of Iran’s account of how much oil revenue it generated throughout the conflict and the immediate post-conflict arrangements. According to the Punch, the reported sales cover roughly 60% of Iran’s budget forecast, linking the figure to broader national planning and expected income. Vanguard also reports the ministry’s statement that Iran sold a total of $18 billion in oil during the war and the ensuing ceasefire. India Today frames the same development as a live update, though its excerpt does not include additional details beyond the headline figure. Across the outlets, the central points remain consistent: Iran attributes the $18 billion oil sales to the war timeframe and the ceasefire period with the US, and the statement is presented as an indicator of the portion of Iran’s anticipated budget that the sales represent.