Trump Signs National Security Directive Restoring "Maximum Pressure" on Iran -- Targets Oil Exports and Nuclear Program (2025-02-04)

President Trump signs National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-2) restoring the "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, directing the Treasury to drive Iran's oil exports to zero, ordering the State Department to revoke sanctions waivers, and directing the UN ambassador to coordinate snapback of international sanctions. The directive targets Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missile development, and support for terrorist proxies including the Houthis and Hezbollah. The memo establishes that Iran should be denied a nuclear weapon and intercontinental ballistic missiles, and calls for neutralizing Iran's terrorist network.