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Presidential Determination

Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012

This presidential determination, consistent with prior determinations, finds that global petroleum supplies from non-Iranian sources are sufficient to allow foreign financial institutions to significantly reduce purchases of Iranian oil. It maintains the legal foundation for U.S. sanctions pressure on Iran's oil sector by keeping the 'significant reduction exception' available to countries that reduce Iranian oil imports.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 32619

Impact dates

  1. Federal Register publication filed

Key directives

  • Determine sufficient non-Iranian petroleum supply exists to permit significant reduction in Iranian oil purchases
  • Continue monitoring global oil supply situation
  • Secretary of State to publish determination in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Determination takes effect upon signing; maintains existing sanctions framework

Near term (90d)

  • Continued monitoring of global oil supply conditions by administration

Long term

  • Ongoing availability of significant reduction exception for countries reducing Iranian oil imports
  • Sustained economic pressure on Iran's petroleum sector

Risks & tensions

  • Document is 'consistent with prior determinations' — represents continuation, not policy change
  • Vague 'continue to monitor' language; no specific review deadline stated
  • Maintains sanctions architecture that may conflict with diplomatic efforts to revive Iran nuclear deal
Presidential Determination: Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 · Executive Orders