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Trump Resumes 'Maximum Pressure' Strategy to Limit Iran's Oil Exports.
U.S. President Donald Trump signs a memorandum designed to eliminate Iran's oil exports entirely in order to halt the development of nuclear weapons.
On February 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump reinstated the 'maximum pressure' campaign targeting Iran, with an emphasis on halting the nation's oil exports to inhibit its nuclear weapons ambitions.
He issued a presidential memorandum instructing the Treasury Secretary to enforce strict economic sanctions and ensure compliance.
Trump criticized former President Joe Biden for his inadequate enforcement of sanctions, claiming it enabled Iran to finance its nuclear weapons initiative.
Iran has consistently denied seeking nuclear weapons, yet the International Atomic Energy Agency has indicated that Iran is enriching uranium to nearly weapons-grade levels.
The memorandum also aims to restore international sanctions outlined in the 2015 nuclear agreement, from which the U.S. withdrew in 2018. European countries have suggested they may activate the reinstatement of sanctions should Iran continue to progress with its nuclear program.
He issued a presidential memorandum instructing the Treasury Secretary to enforce strict economic sanctions and ensure compliance.
Trump criticized former President Joe Biden for his inadequate enforcement of sanctions, claiming it enabled Iran to finance its nuclear weapons initiative.
Iran has consistently denied seeking nuclear weapons, yet the International Atomic Energy Agency has indicated that Iran is enriching uranium to nearly weapons-grade levels.
The memorandum also aims to restore international sanctions outlined in the 2015 nuclear agreement, from which the U.S. withdrew in 2018. European countries have suggested they may activate the reinstatement of sanctions should Iran continue to progress with its nuclear program.
