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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 significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases through foreign financial institutions. It continues the policy foundation for maintaining sanctions pressure on Iranian petroleum exports under the 2012 NDAA.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 82775

Impact dates

  1. Federal Register filing

Key directives

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

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Determination takes effect upon signing; authorization for Secretary of State to publish in Federal Register

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication (filed 11-22-23)

Long term

  • Continued monitoring of global oil markets; maintenance of sanctions architecture against Iranian petroleum exports

Risks & tensions

  • Determination is 'consistent with prior determinations' suggesting continuity rather than policy shift; vague on whether this enables new enforcement or merely maintains status quo
  • No explicit sanctions reinstatement or waiver—legal effect depends on underlying statutory framework and executive implementation
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