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United States of America: U.S. Administration Issues National Security Memorandum on Iran

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04 Feb 2025

In February 2025, the White House issued National Security Presidential Memorandum NSPM-2, outlining a "maximum pressure" strategy against Iran. The directive mandates expanded sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and legal actions to counter Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missile development, and alleged support for terrorism.

 

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3

0 certainly harmful

3 likely harmful

0 liberalising

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Announced: 04 Feb 2025
Export ban
On 4 February 2025, the U.S. Administration issued National Security Presidential Memorandum NSPM-2, directing multiple federal agencies to impose maximum pressure on Iran. Among other measures, the C...
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Export licensing requirement
On 4 February 2025, the U.S. Administration issued National Security Presidential Memorandum NSPM-2, directing multiple federal agencies to impose maximum pressure on Iran. Among other measures, the C...
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Controls on commercial transactions and investment instruments
On 4 February 2025, the U.S. Administration issued National Security Presidential Memorandum NSPM-2, directing multiple federal agencies to impose maximum pressure on Iran. Among other measures, the T...
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