Executive Summary: The US prohibition against nations purchasing Iranian oil is far more than a simple punitive sanction; it is a calculated geopolitical strategy designed to restructure the global oil trade. In effect, this policy compels numerous nations to shift their energy dependencies and import crude exclusively from suppliers aligned with United States strategic interests. 1. The Genesis of the Hardline Energy Strategy (Maximum Pressure) The Trump administration explicitly designated Iran as a severe threat to US national security and international stability, triggering the launch of its signature "Maximum Pressure" strategy. This policy was engineered to compel Tehran to halt all activities deemed hostile by Washington. The campaign's ultimate objective was to reduce Iranian oil exports to "zero," or as close to it as practically possible. The US imposed a strict deadline effective May 2nd, warning that any country or entity continuing to purcha...
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