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Update · Feb 13, 2026, 05:15 PMin_progress
Claim restated:
The United States will continue implementing National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2) to impose maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime and deprive it of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Evidence of progress: The White House published NSPM-2 on February 4, 2025, directing a broad, ongoing sanctions enforcement campaign to disrupt
Iran’s revenue streams and deter its malign activities. Following this, the U.S. State Department on January 23, 2026 announced new sanctions targeting Iran’s shadow fleet, including eight entities and nine vessels, under NSPM-2 authority; the Treasury’s OFAC coordinates these sanctions to choke Iranian oil revenues used to fund repression and regional proxies.
Current status vs. completion: There is clear movement under NSPM-2, including sustained enforcement actions and designations. However, there is no stated or proximate completion date, and the policy scope requires continual enforcement across multiple agencies and evolving Iranian activities, so the measures remain in progress rather than finished.
Milestones and dates: February 4, 2025 – NSPM-2 memorandum issued; January 23, 2026 – Treasury and State announce sanctions on Iran’s shadow fleet (eight entities, nine vessels) under NSPM-2. These actions illustrate ongoing implementation and tightening of Iran-related sanctions, not final completion.
Source reliability note: Primary sources include the White House NSPM-2 text (official policy directive) and State Department press release detailing NSPM-2 actions, complemented by Reuters coverage of the January 2026 sanctions. These are high-quality, official or widely corroborated outlets; no partisan framing observed in the cited materials.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 03:03 PMin_progress
Restatement of the claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Progress evidence: A State Department statement from January 30, 2026 reaffirms NSPM-2 and describes sanctions actions targeting
Iranian officials and funding streams. Earlier reporting notes a November 2025 sanctions package against illicit Iranian petroleum networks that explicitly referenced continuing NSPM-2 implementation.
Current status and milestones: The administration has publicly reaffirmed NSPM-2 across 2025–2026, with multi-agency actions by State and Treasury to disrupt Iran’s revenue sources. The January 2026 briefings indicate NSPM-2 remains an active framework, with no formal completion date, indicating an ongoing program rather than a completed action.
Reliability and context: Sources are official
U.S. government communications (State Department press statements and Treasury-aligned sanctions releases), which provide authoritative policy statements and implementation details though not an independent audit. Given the ongoing designation cadence and policy reiterations, NSPM-2 is operating as an active sanctions program.
Follow-up note: A targeted update on new NSPM-2 designations or policy actions would be expected periodically; a follow-up on a concrete milestone could be scheduled for 2026-08-30 to assess status changes or expansions.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 01:48 PMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues funding its malign activities. This framing aligns with the administration’s stated approach of using sanctions and related tools to constrain Iran’s access to funds and its destabilizing activities, as described in NSPM-2 materials and official statements.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 12:12 PMin_progress
Restatement of the claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund malign activities.
Evidence of progress: State Department actions in 2025–2026 show NSPM-2 being implemented through targeted sanctions and enforcement. On November 20, 2025, the State and Treasury designated illicit networks linked to
Iran’s petroleum trade, explicitly stating that the actions further implement NSPM-2 (sanctions designations for entities and vessels involved in Iran’s oil revenues). In January 2026, the State Department confirmed sanctions aimed at supporting the Iranian people while continuing to deny the regime access to financial networks, noting NSPM-2 as the authority guiding these measures. A subsequent February 2026 State release similarly ties designations to NSPM-2 and broad sanctions against Iran’s petroleum and related sectors.
Status of completion: There is no final completion date for NSPM-2. The actions described are ongoing policy tools—sanctions designations, financial-network disruption, and allied measures—intended to constrain Iran’s revenue streams. The ongoing sequence of targeted actions in late 2025 and early 2026 indicates continued execution, not a concluded program.
Dates and milestones: Key milestones include the NSPM-2 framework established prior to 2025; November 20, 2025 (first round of linked sanctions designations under NSPM-2); January 15, 2026 (State press statement reinforcing NSPM-2 and related sanctions); and February 2026 (additional designations and enforcement actions tied to NSPM-2).
Reliability of sources: The cited material comprises official statements from the U.S. State Department and its Treasury counterpart, which explicitly frame their actions as implementations of NSPM-2. These sources are primary and high-quality for monitoring
U.S. policy and sanctions activity, providing direct evidence of ongoing program implementation.
Note on incentives: The State Department actions reflect a broad maximum-pressure approach intended to disrupt Iran’s revenue streams supporting malign activities, consistent with NSPM-2. The incentive structure for Iran remains focused on curtailing sanctions relief and preserving financial access, while U.S. agencies pursue coordinated, cross-agency enforcement to sustain pressure.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 09:51 AMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues funding malign activities. Evidence from official
U.S. government sources shows ongoing implementation and enforcement actions related to NSPM-2, including sanctions targeting Iran’s petroleum sector and enforcement actions announced in early 2026. A January 2026 State Department release ties current sanctions actions to NSPM-2, indicating the policy remains active and being carried out across relevant agencies. There is no publicly stated completion date or endpoint for NSPM-2, so progress is ongoing but not completed.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 06:50 AMcomplete
Claim restatement:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund malign activities. The State Department press release reiterates NSPM-2 as the framework for sanctions and other measures aimed at cutting off revenue streams funding destabilizing activities.
Progress evidence: The January 30, 2026 State Department action sanctions Iranian officials linked to the crackdown on protests and notes that the measures are taken under NSPM-2, EO authorities, and related sanctions regimes, indicating active implementation. The release explicitly ties these designations to depriving the regime of revenue used for malign activities.
Current status and completion: The sanctions action demonstrates NSPM-2 measures being carried out by relevant
U.S. agencies, signaling ongoing implementation rather than a final completion. The coordination among State and Treasury authorities reflects the programmatic, long-running nature of NSPM-2.
Reliability and milestones: The source is an official State Department press release, a high-reliability government communication, which cites specific officials designated and the legal authorities used. The date and actions provide verifiable milestones consistent with NSPM-2’s expected operational cadence.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 04:33 AMin_progress
The claim restates that NSPM-2 directs maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive its regime of revenue; official
U.S. sources show NSPM-2 remains active and enforcement-oriented as of January 2026. Concrete steps—sanctions on illicit petroleum traders and vessels, and related Treasury actions—illustrate ongoing efforts to cut Iran’s revenue streams (State Dept., Jan 23, 2026; State Dept., Jan 30, 2026; Treasury press releases, Jan 23–30, 2026). There is no fixed completion date for NSPM-2; actions are framed as ongoing enforcement to deny revenue and counter malign activities (State Dept., Jan 30, 2026). Reliability is high given the use of official government statements detailing NSPM-2-linked measures and authorities (E.O. 13902, etc.).
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 02:59 AMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund malign activities.
Evidence of progress: The January 30, 2026 State Department press statement explicitly states ongoing implementation of NSPM-2 and references sanctions actions under this framework, including designations tied to
Iran's repression and illicit financing.
Completion status: There is no final completion date or declaration that NSPM-2 measures are fully completed; actions described are ongoing sanctions and designations consistent with continued enforcement rather than a concluded project.
Dates and milestones: NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025 to deny Iran all paths to a nuclear weapon and counter its malign influence; the 2026 State Department release signals continued execution of that policy with new enforcement steps.
Source reliability and balance: Primary sources are official
U.S. government communications (State Department and White House) from 2025–2026, providing authoritative statements on policy and implementation, though they reflect official positions and actions rather than independent verification. They should be weighed as policy pronouncements and enforcement updates.
Incentives and context: Ongoing measures target Iran’s revenue streams and financial networks to curb destabilizing activities, aligning with the administration’s incentive to deter Iran’s nuclear and regional ambitions through economic pressure.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 12:23 AMin_progress
Claim restatement:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing imposing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Progress evidence: NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025, directing a coordinated sanctions and enforcement campaign to deny Iran revenue and curb its destabilizing activities. The White House memo tasks Treasury, State, and other agencies to drive Iran’s oil exports to zero and to target illicit financial networks.
Milestones and momentum: In early 2026, Treasury announced sanctions on
Iranian regime officials tied to repression and corruption, noting these actions are in furtherance of NSPM-2’s campaign. State Department followed with February 2026 actions targeting Iran’s shadow fleet and illicit traders involved in Iranian oil and petrochemical trades.
Current status: NSPM-2 remains in effect with sustained sanctions enforcement and export-control measures designed to limit Iran’s revenue sources. Agency actions indicate ongoing implementation and impact rather than a completed measure.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 08:24 PMin_progress
Summary of claim and current status: The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund malign activities. The State Department confirmed on January 30, 2026 that NSPM-2 will continue to drive sanctions and related measures aimed at reducing Iran’s revenue streams (State Dept, Jan 30, 2026).
Evidence of progress to date: On the same day, the State Department announced sanctions on
Iranian officials responsible for suppressing protests and funding malign activities, invoking NSPM-2 as the underpinning authority for the effort (State Dept, Jan 30, 2026). The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) also disclosed sanctions targeting IRGC-linked entities and a prominent Iranian financier, illustrating ongoing enforcement against revenue networks that support the regime (Treasury, Jan 30, 2026).
Status of completion: NSPM-2’s measures are clearly being carried out and expanded through sanctions designations, rather than being presented as a completed end-state. The actions described—sanctioning senior security officials, financial actors, and digital asset exchanges connected to Iran’s illicit revenue streams—demonstrate continued implementation of the maximum-pressure framework (State Dept, Jan 30, 2026; Treasury, Jan 30, 2026).
Reliability note and context: The sources are official
U.S. government communications (State Department and Treasury), which align with the administration’s stated policy and NSPM-2’s objectives. While enforcement actions indicate ongoing progress, no formal completion date is identified, reflecting the ongoing nature of NSPM-2’s mandate and sanctions program (State Dept, Jan 30, 2026; Treasury, Jan 30, 2026).
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 05:16 PMin_progress
Restatement of the claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. This position remains the official policy stance as of early 2026. NSPM-2 was reaffirmed as the framework guiding subsequent enforcement actions and sanctions.
Evidence of progress: Since NSPM-2 was issued in 2025,
U.S. actions have proceeded under the NSPM-2 umbrella, including Treasury-designated actions and related sanctions that target Iran’s revenue streams and illicit finance networks. The State Department and Treasury have publicly tied these actions to NSPM-2 and its goal of constraining Iran’s access to funds used for malign activities (Treasury press release, Jan 30, 2026; State Department press briefing, Jan 30, 2026).
Current status of completion: As of February 2026, the administration continues to implement NSPM-2 and to carry out designated measures, including sanctions on
Iranian officials, entities, and networks connected to the regime’s revenue streams. The January 2026 actions illustrate ongoing execution of the maximum-pressure strategy, with Treasury explicitly linking these steps to NSPM-2 (OFAC designations and related statements).
Key dates and milestones: The White House formally announced NSPM-2 in early 2025, outlining the framework to impose maximum pressure on Iran. In January 2026, the State Department publicly stated that NSPM-2 would continue to guide sanctions, and Treasury announced additional designations underscoring the ongoing campaign against Iranian revenue sources (White House NSPM-2 page, Feb 2025; State Dept press statement, Jan 30, 2026; Treasury press release, Jan 30, 2026).
Reliability and limits of sources: The principal sources are official U.S. government outlets (State Department and Treasury press releases, White House NSPM-2 page). These sources reliably reflect policy direction and enforcement actions tied to NSPM-2, though they emphasize continuing policy rather than a discrete end date. Taken together, these records indicate an active, ongoing implementation rather than completion.
Incentives and context note: The ongoing sanctions campaign aligns with the administration’s incentives to curb Iran’s revenue streams while signaling support for Iranian protesters and regional stability. The designations show a continued emphasis on deterrence and financial pressure rather than a negotiated settlement at this stage.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 03:31 PMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. Evidence since 2026 shows the administration maintaining and expanding tools under NSPM-2, including sanctions and other financial measures aimed at Iran’s revenue streams. Official statements emphasize ongoing effort rather than a completed end state.
Progress indicators: On January 30, 2026, the State Department announced sanctions on
Iranian officials tied to human rights abuses and regime repression, explicitly noting that the United States will continue to implement NSPM-2 to deprive Iran of revenue funding its malign activities. The action relied on Executive Orders that target Iran’s financial and petroleum sectors, aligning with the NSPM-2 objective (State Dept press release, 2026-01-30; Treasury-linked actions referenced in the release).
What remains in progress: The NSPM-2 framework remains active, with ongoing designations and financial sanctions as part of dual-tracked pressure—diplomatic signaling and economic measures—without any publicly announced termination or complete milestone. There is no published project end date; the administration describes NSPM-2 as a continuing policy under the broader goal of pressuring
Tehran.
Milestones and dates: The referenced State Department release (Jan 30, 2026) marks a concrete action under NSPM-2, but does not declare completion. The press statement situates the measures within EO authorities (e.g., E.O. 13553, E.O. 13224, E.O. 13902) as ongoing tools, illustrating continued enforcement rather than closure of the program.
Source reliability and incentives: The report relies on official
U.S. government statements (State Department press release), which provide direct, primary evidence of ongoing NSPM-2 implementation. These actions reflect U.S. policy incentives to disrupt Iran’s revenue streams and support for Iranian protesters, consistent with the administration’s stated objectives.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 01:51 PMin_progress
Restatement of the claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund malign activities.
Progress and evidence to date: NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025, setting out a framework to deny
Iran all paths to a nuclear weapon and to disrupt its revenue streams. The White House reaffirmed ongoing implementation of NSPM-2 in its NSPM-2 memorandum, highlighting expanded sanctions and enforcement directions (e.g., targeting Iran’s oil revenues and related financial networks).
Recent actions and milestones: The State Department in January 2026 announced sanctions on illicit Iranian petroleum traders and related entities, explicitly stating that the action continues the robust sanctions campaign in support of NSPM-2. Treasury followed with a December 2025 action targeting the Iranian shadow fleet, designating vessels and entities to choke off petroleum revenue for Iran’s regime.
Current status and interpretation: There is no published completion date for NSPM-2, and actions to restrict Iran’s petroleum exports and related revenue streams appear ongoing as of early 2026. The combination of White House NSPM-2 guidance, Treasury OFAC designations, and State Department sanctions statements indicates continued, active enforcement rather than a finished program.
Source reliability and caveats: The White House official NSPM-2 memorandum provides the foundational policy framework; Treasury OFAC and State Department press releases offer concrete, verifiable enforcement milestones. Some public summaries quote think-tank or secondary outlets; the core status is best supported by the primary government documents and agency press releases cited here.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 12:00 PMin_progress
Claim restated:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), aiming to impose maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund malign activities.
Progress evidence: NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025, directing aggressive, multi-agency actions to deny
Iran revenue, zero out its oil exports, and counter Iran’s malign influence (Treasury, State, Defense, Justice, Commerce, and other agencies). Multiple
U.S. official materials describe ongoing enforcement steps, including sanctions implementation, export controls, and diplomatic isolation efforts (White House NSPM-2 memo; GovInfo publication of NSPM-2 text). A 2026 State Department sanctions status review summarizes sanctions under the maximum pressure policy and notes Iran’s reduced oil revenue options as a result of these measures.
Current status: The policy framework remains in force and is being actively implemented through sanctions enforcement, export-control actions, and international diplomacy. There is no publicly stated completion date or finished milestone; rather, the approach is described as continuous and adaptive, with enforcement and policy reviews typical of an ongoing program. The 2025-2026 materials indicate continued emphasis on denying revenue and constraining Iran’s external activities rather to its regime’s funding streams, rather than a one-off completion.
Milestones and reliability: Key milestones include the NSPM-2 issuance (Feb 4, 2025) and subsequent agency actions to impose sanctions, tighten export controls, and coordinate international pressure. The reliability of sources is high (White House official memo; GovInfo official publication; State Department sanctions overview), though final, comprehensive assessments of all measures are periodically updated and may vary by agency and jurisdiction. The available record supports that NSPM-2-directed measures are active and ongoing, with progress reported in annual/periodic agency briefings and official summaries.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 09:52 AMin_progress
Summary of the claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing a maximum-pressure campaign on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. NSPM-2 was released on February 4, 2025, and explicitly orders a comprehensive sanctions and enforcement campaign aimed at driving Iran’s oil exports to zero and countering
Tehran’s regional influence (White House NSPM-2 memo). The current status reflects ongoing implementation steps by multiple agencies, rather than a completed outcome. The policy framework frames NSPM-2 as an active program with measures being carried out rather than concluded.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 05:14 AMin_progress
The claim asserts that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund malign activities.
Official sources indicate NSPM-2 remains an active policy framework and continues to guide sanctions and enforcement actions through 2025 and 2026. White House statements and subsequent State Department releases tie ongoing actions to NSPM-2, rather than signaling termination or completion.
Evidence of progress includes targeted sanctions aimed at Iran’s petroleum sector and related entities, designed to cut revenue streams used for destabilizing activities. A January 2026 State Department press statement describes actions under NSPM-2, including enforcement against illicit petroleum traders and vessels under EO 13902.
These actions culminated in Treasury sanctions on eight entities and nine vessels in Iran’s shadow fleet, reflecting continued implementation of the NSPM-2 framework rather than a final completion. Overall, sources from the State Department and White House corroborate ongoing implementation and enforcement under NSPM-2.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 03:46 AMin_progress
Restatement of the claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund malign activities.
Evidence of progress: The White House released NSPM-2 in February 2025, outlining a multi-agency, enforcement-driven push to deny Iran revenue, drive oil exports to zero, and counter
Tehran’s malign influence. State Department and administration materials describe ongoing sanctions enforcement and export-control actions as part of implementing the memorandum.
Current status: As of early 2026, NSPM-2 remains in effect with continued sanctions and enforcement activity. There is no fixed completion date or sunset for the memorandum, and implementation is described as ongoing rather than completed.
Reliability note: The analysis relies on official
U.S. government documents (White House NSPM-2 memorandum and related State Department materials). These sources clearly indicate policy direction and ongoing implementation, though they do not publish granular milestone-by-milestone data for every agency.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 02:08 AMin_progress
Restatement of claim and scope: The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. The White House NSPM-2 text confirms the policy objective to deny Iran all paths to a nuclear weapon and to counter Iran’s malign influence through a comprehensive sanctions-and-enforcement approach. The State Department and White House materials describe ongoing, coordinated actions across multiple agencies to enforce sanctions and restrict Iran’s revenue streams.
Progress indicators and evidence: NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025, directing the Secretary of the Treasury to implement a robust sanctions enforcement campaign and to deny Iran access to revenue, and directing the Secretary of State to drive Iran’s oil exports toward zero and to coordinate with allies. The 2025 memo also tasks other agencies (e.g., Commerce, Attorney General, and national security entities) to implement comprehensive measures, suggesting a broad, ongoing program rather than a single milestone. The State Department statement published January 30, 2026 reiterates that the United States will continue to implement NSPM-2, implying ongoing execution of the memorandum’s directives.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 11:56 PMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2, directing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Evidence of progress: The State Department’s January 30, 2026 statement reiterates NSPM-2 and notes ongoing actions under
Executive Order authorities to pressure
Iran’s finances and networks. The release explicitly ties sanctions actions to NSPM-2’s framework of depriving
Tehran of revenue used to fund destabilizing activities, with Treasury coordination referenced in accompanying materials.
Status and milestones: Sanctions actions targeting Iranian officials linked to suppressing protests and to financial networks are being implemented under NSPM-2, with designations and related measures continuing as part of the administration’s pressure strategy. There is no published end date for NSPM-2; completion is therefore ongoing rather than finished.
Source reliability and context: The State Department press release is a primary source confirming the ongoing policy directive and linking it to concrete measures. The information aligns with prior public statements describing NSPM-2 as a long-running, whole-of-government effort intended to constrain Iran’s revenues and malign activities.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 09:19 PMin_progress
Claim restatement:
The United States will continue NSPM-2, directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. State Department reaffirmed this posture on January 30, 2026, framing NSPM-2 as continuing the revenue-denial strategy (State Department, Jan 30, 2026). Treasury actions reinforce this trajectory by sanctioning
Iranian officials and affiliates tied to repression and illicit finance under NSPM-2 (OFAC press release, Jan 30, 2026).
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 08:09 PMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), imposing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Progress evidence: NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025, directing an interagency effort to deny
Iran all paths to a nuclear weapon and disrupt its revenue streams. In late 2025 and early 2026, U.S. Treasury sanctions actions targeted Iran’s revenue flows and enforcement against sanctions evasion networks.
Current status: Ongoing implementation and enforcement activity continue, with continued sanctions enforcement and efforts to track and disrupt illicit funding channels. State Department materials describe NSPM-2 as a continuing policy framework rather than a completed program.
Milestones and dates: Key milestones include the February 4, 2025 NSPM-2 issuance, the December 18, 2025 Treasury sanctions push, and January 2026 reporting on continued tracking of illicit funds and shipping networks linked to Iran.
Source reliability note: Primary documents from the White House and U.S. Treasury provide authoritative statements of policy and enforcement actions; State Department materials corroborate ongoing implementation.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 05:26 PMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2, directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund malign activities. Evidence since NSPM-2’s issuance shows continued, high-priority enforcement and sanctions activity aligned with that directive. The White House NSPM-2 memorandum (Feb 4, 2025) established the framework, and subsequent actions by the State Department and Treasury have operationalized those aims through targeted sanctions and enforcement. The January 2026 State Department press release explicitly reiterates the ongoing implementation of NSPM-2 and the intent to deprive Iran of revenue used to fund repression and malign activities.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 03:21 PMin_progress
Claim restatement:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund malign activities.
Evidence of progress: In January 2026, official
U.S. government statements tie ongoing sanctions and related actions to NSPM-2, including State Department sanctions designations and Treasury actions targeting
Iranian revenue networks and individuals connected to repression.
Progress milestones: The January 23, 2026 State Department briefing announced sanctions on illicit Iranian petroleum traders and vessels under NSPM-2. The January 30, 2026 Treasury designation cycle emphasized NSPM-2 as the backbone of the maximum-pressure campaign, with additional actions focusing on regime officials and revenue streams. A February 2026 Treasury release expanded the campaign to cover
Hizballah networks, again referencing NSPM-2.
Current status: No completion date is announced; actions are described as ongoing, multi-agency efforts to constrain Iran’s revenue and malign activities under NSPM-2.
Reliability and caveats: The sources are official government communications (State and Treasury) that consistently attribute actions to NSPM-2; real-world impact depends on enforcement, international cooperation, and Iran’s revenue flows.
Incentives note: The sanctions program reflects the administration’s objective to limit Iran’s funding of malign activities while supporting Iranian civil society arguments for reform.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 01:54 PMin_progress
Claim restatement:
The United States will continue NSPM-2 to impose maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenue. Evidence of progress: January 2026 saw continued implementation of NSPM-2 through sanctions actions announced by the State Department and the Treasury, including measures targeting
Iran’s revenue streams and shadow fleet. Completion status: No final completion date is given; authorities indicate ongoing enforcement and additional rounds of sanctions as progress toward NSPM-2 goals. Reliability note: The sources are official
U.S. government statements (State Department and Treasury), indicating formal, ongoing policy implementation rather than a completed milestone.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 11:56 AMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues funding its malign activities. The current status, as of early 2026, indicates that NSPM-2 remains the framework guiding
U.S. sanctions and related authorities against Iran. U.S. government sources show ongoing enforcement of bilateral sanctions and related measures under authorities cited in NSPM-2. There is no published completion date for NSPM-2, consistent with the policy being an ongoing program rather than a fixed, time-limited project.
Evidence of progress includes continued imposition and maintenance of sanctions on
Iranian entities and networks, with the State Department documenting sanctions developments and their scope through mid-2025 and beyond. White House materials reaffirm NSPM-2’s goals and its continued application, including memoranda and accompanying fact sheets that describe implementation and policy direction. A January 2026 State Department summary consolidates the sanctions status and indicates that relevant agencies are actively pursuing the measures described in NSPM-2. Collectively, these sources show ongoing enforcement rather than a completed, terminated, or paused program.
Regarding completion, there is no formal completion condition or milestone date publicly announced for NSPM-2. The administration’s communications describe NSPM-2 as a continuing policy instrument to pressure Iran, not a one-off action with a fixed end date. The available official documents emphasize ongoing actions by multiple agencies to deny revenue streams and constrain malign activities, rather than a completed end state. Given the absence of a closing date or declared termination, the status is best characterized as in_progress.
Source reliability and limitations: primary official sources from the State Department and White House provide the most authoritative evidence about NSPM-2’s ongoing status and actions. The State Department sanctions report (Jan 2026) offers a comprehensive summary of developments through 2025, supporting the claim of continued implementation. While other outlets and non-official sites discuss NSPM-2, their reliability is lower; the core conclusion rests on verifiable government documents and their narrative of ongoing sanctions enforcement. Follow-up updates should monitor new official issuances or policy reauthorizations that may reinforce or modify NSPM-2’s scope.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 09:43 AMin_progress
Claim restatement:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), aiming to impose maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund malign activities.
Evidence of progress: A renewed NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025, directing multiple federal departments to strengthen sanctions, enforce revenue denial, and curb Iran’s malign influence. The White House fact sheet and the NSPM-2 text outline expanded Treasury enforcement, export controls, and diplomatic steps to isolate Iran (White House, 2025; NSPM-2 memo).
Ongoing/completion status: The administration continues to describe NSPM-2 as an active policy, with ongoing sanctions campaigns targeting Iran’s revenue streams and sanctions evasion, including subsequent Treasury actions in 2025–2026 and continued
U.S. diplomatic efforts (Treasury press release, 2025; White House NSPM-2 memo, 2025).
Milestones and dates: Key milestones include the February 2025 NSPM-2 issuance, enhanced sanctions enforcement guidance, and continued Treasury actions against Iran-related oil and illicit networks (White House NSPM-2 memo; Treasury press release).
Reliability of sources: The principal sources are official U.S. government documents and statements (White House NSPM-2 memorandum, White House fact sheet, and Treasury press release), which provide direct policy language and enforcement actions. State Department coverage corroborates the ongoing implementation perspective. These sources are appropriate for assessing U.S. government policy status and intent.
Note on incentives: The policy’s ongoing enforcement posture aligns with broader U.S. sanctions objectives and revenue-denial tactics, with explicit emphasis on enforcement intensity and oil/export controls to constrain
Tehran’s funding and influence.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 05:38 AMin_progress
Summary of the claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), aiming to impose maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues funding its malign activities. The State Department and White House communications since 2025-2026 consistently frame NSPM-2 as directing agencies to maintain or expand maximum-pressure measures, including sanctions and enforcement against Iran's petroleum sector and revenue channels (State Dept press release, 2026-01-23; White House NSPM-2 page, 2025-02-04). The present status reflects ongoing implementation rather than a completed program.
Progress and evidence: In January 2026, the State Department announced sanctions on eight
Iranian entities and nine vessels tied to Iran’s petroleum trade, explicitly stating these actions are aimed at denying revenue to the regime and continuing the NSPM-2 campaign (State Department press release, 2026-01-23). The release notes that NSPM-2 directs maximum-pressure efforts and that the actions are taken under E.O. 13902 to curb Iran’s oil exports. This indicates active, stepwise enforcement rather than a de facto end state.
Status of completion: There is no completion date for NSPM-2; the governance approach is to sustain and intensify sanctions and related measures as needed. Public-facing documents describe ongoing authorities and targeted actions to deprive Iran of revenue, consistent with NSPM-2’s mandate. As of the current date, no final milestone or finish line has been announced; actions appear periodic and reactive to developments in Iran and allied policy (State Dept, 2026-01-23; NSPM-2 White House page, 2025-02-04).
Dates and milestones: The critical milestone cited is the February 4, 2025 NSPM-2 directive, which sets the policy framework to reassert maximum-pressure measures. The January 2026 sanctions package represents a concrete implementation step under that framework, with Treasury-designations reinforcing the effort (State Dept press release, 2026-01-23; Treasury coordination referenced in the State Dept release).
Reliability and interpretation: The sources are official
U.S. government communications (State Department; White House), which consistently describe NSPM-2 as an ongoing policy directive rather than a completed action. Given the incentive structure of the U.S. administration and the objectives of NSPM-2, the absence of a completion date and the continued sanction designations support an in_progress assessment rather than complete or failed. Additional updates from Treasury or the White House would be the most reliable next signals (State Dept, 2026-01-23).
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 03:21 AMin_progress
Restatement of the claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. The State Department explicitly states in a January 30, 2026 press release that NSPM-2 will be continued to deprive the regime of funds supporting destabilizing activities. Source: State Department press release (Jan 30, 2026).
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 02:33 AMin_progress
Restated Claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Progress evidence: NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025, and the administration has described ongoing enforcement to deny Iran revenue streams, including a robust sanctions campaign (White House NSPM-2 memo).
Current status: Government actions have continued under NSPM-2, with designations and enforcement targeting Iran’s petroleum sector and its financing networks, including actions against the
Iranian shadow fleet and related entities in late 2025 and early 2026.
Concrete milestones: Sanctions on illicit petroleum traders and shadow fleet vessels were announced in January 2026, and Treasury actions in December 2025 further pressured Iran’s export of oil, consistent with NSPM-2 goals.
Reliability note: The sources are official
U.S. government statements and actions, indicating ongoing implementation rather than a fixed completion date; reporting reflects ongoing enforcement rather than a completed end-state.
Follow-up incentives note: The ongoing enforcement aligns with stated policy aims to constrain Iran’s revenues and malign activities, with continued Treasury and State Department actions likely as incentives to maintain pressure.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 12:10 AMin_progress
Restatement of claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund its destabilizing activities. The commitment remains in force as of early 2026, with ongoing actions framed as NSPM-2 implementation by multiple agencies.
Progress evidence: The December 18, 2025 State Department statement on
Iran’s shadow fleet describes continued use of NSPM-2 tools to cut off illicit oil revenue, illustrating ongoing execution of the policy through a whole-of-government approach and Treasury-designated measures.
Milestones and scope: A January 2026 State Department analysis on bilateral sanctions notes continued designations and enforcement under applicable authorities, reflecting ongoing implementation rather than a completed package. The December 2025 action sanctioned 29 shadow fleet vessels and related entities to disrupt Iran’s petroleum trade as part of NSPM-2.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 10:11 PMin_progress
The claim restates that NSPM-2 directs maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenue for destabilizing activities. Current public evidence indicates ongoing enforcement and policy implementation across multiple
U.S. agencies, rather than a formal completion of all NSPM-2 directives. White House NSPM-2 text (Feb 4, 2025) outlines a broad, coordinated campaign including sanctions and export controls to deny
Iran revenue and block oil exports. Subsequent U.S. government actions through 2025–2026 show continued sanctions enforcement and related measures, but no single completion date is stated.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 08:25 PMin_progress
Restatement of claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing imposing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. The NSPM-2 memo explicitly calls for a robust, ongoing sanctions and enforcement campaign aimed at denying Iran access to revenue that sustains its destabilizing activities (Feb 4, 2025, White House memorandum).
Progress evidence:
U.S. actions since NSPM-2 were issued reflect ongoing enforcement. Notably, the Treasury Department’s OFAC announced a broad sanctions package in November 2025 targeting Iran’s oil network and shadow fleet to choke revenue and logistics supporting IRGC activities. A February 2026 Treasury update reiterates continued enforcement aligned with NSPM-2 objectives.
Current status: The completion condition—NSPM-2’s directed measures to deprive Iran of revenue—remains in progress, with ongoing sanctions enforcement, export-control actions, and diplomatic efforts described by official sources. No formal end date has been set for NSPM-2, and implementation depends on continued interagency action and international cooperation.
Reliability note: The primary sources are official U.S. government communications (White House NSPM-2 memorandum; OFAC press releases), which document policy and concrete actions, though assessments of effectiveness depend on future enforcement results.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 05:22 PMin_progress
Summary of the claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues funding its malign activities. The State Department statement from January 30, 2026 reiterates NSPM-2's continuing guidance and sanctions-focused approach, with no fixed completion date specified. It asserts that NSPM-2-directed measures are being carried out by relevant
U.S. agencies.
Evidence of progress: The January 2026 State Department release notes ongoing sanctions actions under authorities tied to Iran’s human rights abuses, terrorism, and financial sectors, including designations of
Iranian officials and an investor involved in embezzlement. This aligns with the NSPM-2 objective to deprive the regime of revenue fuelling its activities. Public materials from the White House and GovInfo also frame NSPM-2 as a sustained policy rather than a one-off action.
Current status and milestones: There is no explicit completion date for NSPM-2. Public reporting shows continued enforcement and designation actions, consistent with a long-running maximum-pressure strategy. A February 2025 White House action memo framed NSPM-2 as reimplementing maximum pressure, reinforcing policy continuity.
Reliability and context: The core assertions come from official U.S. government sources (State Department, White House, GovInfo), which provides authoritative confirmation of policy stance and enforcement actions. While secondary analyses corroborate ongoing enforcement, they reflect official policy objectives rather than independent verification of outcomes.
Incentives and policy implications: Maintaining NSPM-2 sustains economic and political costs on Iran to deter malignant activities and reduce support for proxies, while signaling continued prioritization of economic statecraft absent a negotiated settlement or shift in administration priorities.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 03:23 PMin_progress
What the claim states:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing the imposition of maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. Evidence of progress: On January 30, 2026, the State Department announced sanctions on
Iranian officials tied to human rights abuses and violent crackdowns, explicitly linking these actions to NSPM-2 and the goal of depriving the regime of revenue for malign activities. The release notes NSPM-2 guides ongoing measures alongside EO authorities (13553, 13224, 13902) to target Iran’s financial and other sectors, indicating active steps are being carried out under the NSPM-2 framework (State Dept, 2026-01-30).
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 01:41 PMin_progress
Claim restatement:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2) to impose maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime and deprive it of revenues funding malign activities.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 12:13 PMin_progress
Restating the claim: NSPM-2 directs
the United States to impose maximum pressure on
Iran and to deprive the regime of revenue funding its malign activities, with ongoing implementation. Evidence from official White House materials confirms that NSPM-2 establishes a continuous, whole-of-government approach to denying Iran revenue and countering its influence (White House NSPM-2 memo, Feb 4, 2025). The State Department reiterates that NSPM-2 remains in effect and that sanctions and related measures continue to be applied, including actions targeting
Iranian officials for human rights abuses (State Dept press release, Jan 30, 2026).
Progress evidence: Since NSPM-2’s issuance,
U.S. agencies have pursued sanctions enforcement, export controls, and diplomatic pressure aimed at constraining Iran’s revenue streams and malign activities (WH memo, Feb 4, 2025). The Jan 2026 State Department action underscores that these measures are actively being carried out and refreshed as part of the ongoing campaign.
Status of completion: There is no fixed completion date for NSPM-2; the memorandum envisions a persistent campaign rather than a single milestone. Current official statements describe ongoing implementation and enforcement rather than a concluded end state (WH memo, State Dept statements).
Reliability note: The sources are official government documents and statements, which provide direct authority and a clear delineation of NSPM-2’s continuing role and actions. The continuing design of sanctions and enforcement campaigns aligns with the stated objectives.
Overall assessment: The claim of continued NSPM-2 implementation is credible and supported by official U.S. government sources; progress is ongoing but not completed, reflecting the policy’s nature as a sustained pressure campaign.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 09:42 AMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues funding its activities. Public records show NSPM-2 was reemphasized by the White House in February 2025, outlining a whole-of-government approach to deny
Iran all paths to a nuclear weapon and to curb its destabilizing activities through intensified sanctions and pressure (White House, NSPM-2 actions).
Evidence since early 2025 indicates ongoing implementation of NSPM-2 authorities, including renewed bilateral sanctions and related enforcement actions. A January 2026 State Department report summarizes developments through mid-2025, noting sanctions implemented under applicable authorities and detailing how the regime’s revenue streams are targeted (State Department, The Status of the United States Bilateral Sanctions on Iran, Jan 27, 2026).
Further progress cited by
U.S. authorities includes Treasury and FinCEN actions aimed at disrupting Iran’s energy and financial networks that support illicit revenue: Treasury announced measures targeting Iran’s energy export capabilities in October 2025, and FinCEN issued an advisory in June 2025 related to illicit oil smuggling linked to NSPM-2-era enforcement (U.S. Department of the Treasury; FinCEN Advisory, 2025). These steps reflect continued effort to deprive the regime of funding and to expand regulatory pressure beyond initial sanctions.
On reliability: the sources are official U.S. government documents and agencies (White House, State Department, Treasury/FinCEN), which align with the stated policy. The materials show ongoing, multi-agency enforcement rather than a completed milestone, consistent with an in_progress status given no single completion date is provided for NSPM-2’s broader objectives. Overall, the claim is supported by ongoing actions rather than a finished, time-bound conclusion.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 05:33 AMin_progress
Summary of claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund its malign activities. The State Department's January 30, 2026 actions publicly reaffirm this purpose and indicate ongoing implementation of NSPM-2 (State Dept press release, Jan 30, 2026).
Evidence of progress: On the cited date,
U.S. officials announced sanctions targeting six Iranian officials who oversee security forces responsible for crackdowns on protesters, plus an Iranian investor accused of embezzlement. The action explicitly states that NSPM-2 will continue to be implemented, and that authorities will use EO authorities (13553, 13224, 13902) to pursue deterrence and revenue-denial aims (State Dept press release, Jan 30, 2026; Treasury press materials linked in the same release).
Status of completion: The press statement describes ongoing measures under NSPM-2 rather than a finalized end state. Sanctions and related enforcement actions are presented as continuing tools to deprive
Iran of revenue and undermine malign activities, consistent with NSPM-2’s design. No explicit completion date is given; the actions appear to be in progress as of the date of the release (State Dept press release, Jan 30, 2026).
Reliability note: The reporting comes directly from the U.S. Department of State, with cross-referenced Treasury actions, and aligns with the administration’s stated NSPM-2 objective. While the release confirms ongoing implementation and sanctions activity, it does not provide a comprehensive view of all NSPM-2 measures across all agencies. Cross-checks with Treasury sanctions notices corroborate the framing (State Dept press release, Jan 30, 2026; Treasury notices referenced therein).
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 04:51 AMin_progress
Summary of the claim and current status: The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund malign activities. Public, official
U.S. government sources indicate NSPM-2 remains a driving framework for sanction campaigns targeting Iran, with ongoing actions designed to disrupt Iran’s financial networks and revenue streams. As of early 2026, these measures are actively being carried out by relevant agencies, consistent with NSPM-2 requirements.
What progress has been made and by whom: The State Department press office confirmed on January 30, 2026 that NSPM-2 underpins ongoing sanctions and related actions. The Treasury Department, via OFAC, announced new designations of
Iranian regime officials and entities tied to the regime’s revenue streams and illicit finance, expressly noting NSPM-2 as a foundation for the maximum economic pressure campaign. These actions include designations under E.O. 13553, E.O. 13224, and E.O. 13902, and target elements of Iran’s security and financial networks as well as proxies.
Evidence of completion, in_progress, or setback: There is no completed “end state” date for NSPM-2 in the public record; the actions described (sanctions designations, targeting of illicit finance, and internet freedom considerations) represent ongoing implementation rather than a finished milestone. The January 2026 actions show continued execution of NSPM-2’s directives to deprive the regime of funds, but the broader program remains in_progress, with new designations and regulatory actions continuing over time.
Key milestones and dates: January 30, 2026 – State Department press statement reiterates NSPM-2 and ongoing maximum pressure actions. January 2026 – OFAC sanctions actions targeting Iranian officials, entities, and digital asset exchanges linked to sanction evasion, reinforcing the NSPM-2 campaign. Additional related Treasury actions in late January 2026 underscore sustained, multi-agency enforcement against Iran’s revenue streams.
Reliability and context of sources: The report relies on primary U.S. government sources (State Department press release, Treasury OFAC press release) published in late January 2026, which are authoritative on NSPM-2 policy and sanctions actions. While official statements describe ongoing enforcement, they do not project a final completion date, which is consistent with the nature of NSPM-2 as an enduring policy framework rather than a discrete, time-bound program.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 11:31 PMin_progress
The claim restates that
the United States will continue NSPM-2 and impose maximum pressure to deprive the
Iranian regime of revenue funding its activities. NSPM-2 itself articulates a broad policy to deny
Iran all paths to revenue and to counter its malign activities. (NSPM-2 text, WH)
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 09:37 PMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), which directs imposing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Public sources show NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025 and remains active, with subsequent
U.S. actions continuing to pursue Iran-related sanctions and enforcement measures.
The State Department’s January 30, 2026 press release explicitly reiterates that the United States will “continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2,” tying the policy to ongoing sanctions and designation authorities. There is evidence of continued implementation and enforcement, but no final completion milestone has been announced or achieved.
Overall, NSPM-2 appears to function as an enduring sanctions and counterproliferation framework rather than a discrete, completed action.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 08:00 PMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement NSPM-2 to deprive the
Iranian regime of revenues that fund malign activities. Evidence to date shows ongoing implementation of NSPM-2 through expanded sanctions and enforcement actions targeting
Iran’s revenue streams. A January 23, 2026 State Department press release confirms the continued NSPM-2 framework and highlights new sanctions on illicit petroleum traders and vessels to restrict Iran’s oil exports (State Dept, 2026-01-23). Additionally, Treasury actions cited in the same period illustrate targeted designations under NSPM-2 authority (Treasury press releases around 2025–2026). These steps indicate progress in maintaining maximum pressure, though no final completion milestone is publicly stated. The White House and State Department have repeatedly described NSPM-2 as a continuing policy, with regular updates and new designations aligning with the memorandum’s objectives (White House NSPM-2 page, 2025; State Dept press release, 2026-01-23).
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 05:20 PMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2, directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. Evidence from an official
U.S. government source confirms the ongoing use of NSPM-2 authorities to pursue this objective. State Department statements on January 30, 2026 explicitly tie current actions to NSPM-2 and to sanctions designed to deprive
Tehran of funding for malign activities (State Dept press release, Jan 30, 2026).
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 03:15 PMin_progress
Restatement of the claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Progress and evidence: The NSPM-2 framework remains active and has been reinforced by subsequent
U.S. actions. In January 2026, the State Department announced sanctions targeting eight
Iranian entities and nine vessels as part of efforts to cut off revenue flows to the Iranian regime (State Department, Jan 23, 2026). Treasury has likewise continued to apply and expand sanctions on Iran’s petroleum sector and related networks in late 2025, aligning with NSPM-2 objectives (Treasury press release, Dec 2025). Moreover, the White House reaffirmed NSPM-2 in early 2025 by directing agencies to reestablish and intensify maximum economic pressure on Iran (White House, Feb 4, 2025).
Current status and completion assessment: There is clear evidence of ongoing enforcement and new measures intended to deprive Iran of revenue, including sanctions on oil-related entities and maritime assets, as well as guidance for shipping and compliance. However, there is no publicly announced end state or completion milestone for NSPM-2; the policy posture is described as ongoing and adaptive to sanctions regimes and enforcement actions (State Department Jan 2026; Treasury Dec 2025; White House Feb 2025).
Reliability and context: The cited sources are official U.S. government communications (State Department, U.S. Treasury, White House) and reflect formal continuation of NSPM-2 directives rather than independent verification. Given the policy’s nature, progress is measured by sanction actions, regulatory updates, and revenue-denial outcomes rather than a single completed event.
Milestones and notable dates: NSPM-2 was reaffirmed in 2025, with explicit instructions to maximize economic pressure and target Iranian revenue streams (White House, Feb 4, 2025). The January 2026 sanctions package marks a concrete, actionable step under that framework (State Department, Jan 23, 2026). Treasury corroborates ongoing enforcement in 2025, continuing the revenue-denial objective.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 01:42 PMin_progress
Claim restatement:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2, directing the imposition of maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Evidence of progress: A January 30, 2026 State Department press release states the United States will continue NSPM-2 and describes sanctions actions consistent with the memorandum’s objectives, including targeting Iranian officials and entities involved in suppressing protests and funding malign activities.
Status of completion: NSPM-2 does not show a declared completion date in the cited materials; actions described are part of an ongoing policy framework with regular designations and sanctions as the administration pursues its maximum-pressure strategy.
Milestones and dates: The January 2026 action designates six Iranian security-officials and an investor, illustrating continued execution of NSPM-2 authorities under EO-based sanctions regimes; these steps align with the memorandum’s aim to reduce regime revenues supporting destabilizing activities.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 11:55 AMin_progress
What the claim states:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities, with NSPM-2’s measures to deprive Iran of revenue carried out by relevant
U.S. agencies.
What progress exists: In 2025 and 2026, U.S. agencies have actively pursued sanctions linked to NSPM-2. The Treasury announced sanctions targeting Iran’s oil sector, including the
Iranian oil minister and entities tied to the “shadow fleet,” as part of a campaign described as advancing a program of maximum pressure under NSPM-2 (Treasury press release, March 13, 2025). The State Department reiterated NSPM-2’s ongoing implementation in a January 30, 2026 statement, tying sanctions to depriving the regime of revenue used for malign activities.
Current status and milestones: The actions include designation of Iranian officials responsible for abuses and measures aimed at disrupting Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical sectors, as well as restrictions on entities and vessels facilitating Iranian oil sales (Treasury, 2025; State Department, 2026). These steps represent concrete, ongoing enforcement rather than a completed end-state; NSPM-2 is framed as a continuing policy rather than a one-off completion.
Reliability notes: The sources are official U.S. government communications (State Department and the Treasury), which directly describe sanctions actions and NSPM-2’s mandate. While the U.S. government documents emphasize continued implementation and pressure, they do not report a termination or complete revenue disruption; instead they describe ongoing targeting of Iran’s oil networks and funding streams (State Dept, 2026; Treasury, 2025).
Incentive considerations: The sanctions framework under NSPM-2 aligns with U.S. objectives to curb Iran’s funding for military and regional activities, while leveraging international partners to reduce Iran’s oil revenues. The sustained designations reflect a policy posture intended to deter revenue streams and constrain
Tehran’s capabilities over time (State Dept, 2026; Treasury, 2025).
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 09:23 AMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Evidence of ongoing implementation: In early 2026,
U.S. sanctions enforcement explicitly cites NSPM-2 as the framework for continuing pressure on Iran, with actions described by State and Treasury agencies.
Progress and milestones: January 2026 actions included sanctions on illicit petroleum traders and continued enforcement of Iran-related financial measures, signaling active policy execution under NSPM-2, though no formal completion date is stated.
Status assessment: The measures appear to be continuing and evolving, rather than completed, aligning with the NSPM-2 objective to constrain Iran’s revenue streams.
Source reliability: The report relies on official U.S. government releases (State Department, Treasury) and a State Department white paper, which are primary, credible sources for NSPM-2 enforcement activity.
Overall conclusion: As of 2026-02-08, the claim is best described as in_progress, with ongoing enforcement and periodic actions under NSPM-2 rather than a finished program.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 04:50 AMin_progress
Claim restatement:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2, directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Evidence of progress: In January 2026, the State Department announced sanctions on Iran’s shadow fleet—eight
Iranian entities and nine vessels—under NSPM-2, aimed at restricting revenue for repressive activities. Treasury actions in 2025–2026 similarly describe ongoing designations and enforcement supporting the maximum-pressure campaign.
Current status: The NSPM-2 objective appears ongoing, with repeated rounds of sanctions and targeted designations. No final completion date is published, indicating the policy remains in a continuing implementation phase.
Key milestones: February 4, 2025 NSPM-2 issuance; January 23, 2026 sanctions action; February 24, 2025 Treasury sanctions on Iran’s shadow fleet. These illustrate an iterative, long-running effort rather than a concluded program.
Reliability note: Official
U.S. government sources (State Department, Treasury) frame NSPM-2 as an active, continuing policy with regular enforcement actions, reflecting policy incentives to constrain Iran’s revenues and malign activities.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 02:45 AMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing the maximum pressure campaign on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. Evidence of progress: The State Department reaffirmed NSPM-2 in a January 30, 2026 press statement, noting ongoing sanctions designations and a continuing robust campaign targeting
Iranian sources of revenue, consistent with NSPM-2 objectives (State Dept press release, 2026-01-30). Treasury and allied agencies have likewise issued or referenced actions under NSPM-2, including sanctions on Iranian oil-related actors and financial networks, as part of the sustained maximum economic pressure campaign (Treasury press releases, 2026-01-23 and 2026-01-30; State Dept follow-up, 2026-01-23). Reliability note: The sources are official
U.S. government communications (State Department and Treasury), which directly address policy continuation and enforcement actions, though they reflect the policy stance of the current administration and may emphasize perceived regime malign activities and Iranian revenue channels.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 01:03 AMin_progress
Restatement of the claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Progress evidence: NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025, directing a broad, stated set of enforcement steps across Treasury, State, Justice, and other agencies to deny Iran access to revenue and to push Iran’s oil exports toward zero, along with related sanctions and export controls (White House NSPM-2 memo). Since then,
U.S. agencies have pursued ongoing sanctions enforcement and related measures. In early 2026, Treasury press releases publicly note continued NSPM-2–driven actions targeting Iran’s petroleum revenues and sanctions evasion networks.
Current status: There is clear, ongoing activity under NSPM-2, including continued sanctions enforcement and actions aimed at constraining Iran’s oil sales and financial networks. The administration and Treasury describe a sustained campaign of maximum economic pressure and ongoing enforcement, rather than a completed set of actions or a formal end date. No credible public indication has emerged that the program has ended or been rolled back.
Milestones and dates: key milestones include the February 4, 2025 NSPM-2 issuance, followed by regular Treasury sanctions actions into 2025–2026 that emphasize denying revenue from
Iranian oil and countering sanctions evasion. These actions align with the policy’s completion condition by continuing to carry out the memorandum’s revenue-denial measures through relevant agencies. The absence of a declared completion date means the process remains ongoing as of the current date.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 11:20 PMin_progress
Claim restated:
The United States will continue to implement NSPM-2, which directs imposing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund malign activities. Progress evidence: NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025, establishing a framework to deny
Iran all paths to a nuclear weapon and counter its malign influence (White House NSPM-2). Subsequent actions reinforce ongoing implementation, including a December 2025 Treasury press release highlighting continued sanctions pressure on Iran’s oil sales as part of NSPM-2, and a January 2026 State Department report detailing sanctions developments through mid-2025. Current status: sanctions and related measures described as part of NSPM-2 remain active and being carried out by relevant
U.S. agencies, with no publicly announced completion date to replace or terminate the program. Reliability note: sources include official U.S. government documents and agency press releases (White House, State Department, Treasury), which align with the stated policy as of early 2026.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 08:53 PMin_progress
Restatement of the claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2) to impose maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenue funding its malign activities. Evidence of progress: On January 30, 2026, the State Department stated it would continue NSPM-2’s directives and announced sanctions on
Iranian officials linked to suppressing protests and corruption (State Dept press release, 2026-01-30). Concurrently, the Treasury Department (OFAC) designated additional Iranian officials and entities under NSPM-2 authorities as part of the ongoing maximum pressure campaign (Treasury press release, 2026-01-30). These actions demonstrate active, multi-agency implementation of NSPM-2, though the completion condition—full deprivation of revenue—remains ongoing and subject to sanctions dynamics and Iranian response.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 07:24 PMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund malign activities.
Evidence progress: On January 30, 2026, the State Department announced sanctions on
Iranian officials tied to violent crackdowns and reiterated NSPM-2’s directive to deprive Iran of funding for malign activities.
Evidence progress: Separately, the Treasury signaled ongoing implementation of NSPM-2 through sanctions targeting Iran’s oil network, with a notable action in November 2025.
Status of completion: The completion condition—NSPM-2’s measures carried out by relevant
U.S. agencies—has not been achieved as a single endpoint; actions indicate ongoing enforcement and expansion of sanctions in line with NSPM-2.
Dates and milestones: Key milestones include January 2026 designations under human rights and counterterrorism authorities and continued enforcement against Iran’s oil, financial, and petrochemical sectors.
Reliability note: The sources are official U.S. government agencies (State Department and Treasury), providing contemporaneous accounts of NSPM-2-related actions and framing progress as ongoing enforcement rather than a completed milestone.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 04:51 PMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. The State Department’s January 30, 2026 press statement explicitly reaffirms continuing NSPM-2 and the objective of imposing maximum pressure to cut Iran’s funding for malign activities, indicating an ongoing policy rather than a completed action.
Evidence of progress is shown by the continued use of sanctions authorities described in the statement, including designations under E.O. 13553, E.O. 13224, and E.O. 13902, to target Iran’s government and its financial networks. The release notes ongoing actions by the Department of the Treasury in conjunction with NSPM-2 to deprive Iran of revenue, reflecting active enforcement.
As for completion, the statement does not announce a final completion date or end state for NSPM-2. Actions are framed as part of an enduring maximum-pressure framework, with sanctions and enforcement continuing as policy tools rather than a one-off action. There is no evidence of a concluded, fully satisfied milestone in the release.
Key milestones cited include the designation of
Iranian officials responsible for suppressing protests and an investor implicated in embezzlement, illustrating targeted enforcement under NSPM-2. These steps are presented as ongoing components of the policy, not terminal endpoints.
Reliability note: the primary source is the U.S. State Department’s official press statement dated January 30, 2026, which directly references NSPM-2 and its implementation. Readers should monitor ongoing Treasury actions and White House updates for a fuller view of policy evolution.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 03:02 PMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement NSPM-2, imposing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund its destabilizing activities. The White House explicitly frames NSPM-2 as directing a persistent maximum-pressure campaign targeting
Iran’s revenue streams (oil and related sectors). This confirms the baseline policy intent described in the article. WH official text: NSPM-2, issued February 4, 2025, directs a comprehensive sanctions and enforcement push to deny Iran revenue and counter its malign activities (oil, missiles, proxies). (WH NSPM-2 page)
Progress evidence: The administration has pursued a multi-agency sanctions program pursuant to NSPM-2, including oil-export controls and enforcement actions coordinated by Treasury and State. The February 2025 memorandum itself orders a robust, continual sanctions campaign, with Treasury enforcement and export controls guidance as core components. (WH NSPM-2 page)
Milestones and concrete steps: Treasury announced a March 20, 2025 action sanctioning an Iranian oil-network “teapot” refinery and related actors, designating entities and vessels tied to Iranian oil sales and the “shadow fleet,” as part of a round of actions under NSPM-2. OFAC’s action targeted revenue streams supporting the regime’s activities, aligning with the memorandum’s objective to deprive
Tehran of oil revenue. (Treasury SB0056 press release)
Additional ongoing actions: In January 2026, State Department statements reiterated continued NSPM-2 enforcement, sanctioning illicit petroleum traders and entities to further restrict Iran’s oil exports. The department described these steps as continuing the “robust sanctions campaign” in support of NSPM-2, highlighting ongoing coordination with Treasury. (State Dept Jan 23, 2026 press release)
Current status and reliability note: The NSPM-2 framework remains in effect with ongoing sanctions-enforcement activities, but there is no published completion date or final milestone; implementation is described as an ongoing program rather than a completed action. The cited official documents from the White House, Treasury, and State Department reflect sustained commitment to the policy, with multiple rounds of designations through 2025–2026. Reliability: high for policy continued-implementation status, given primary-source statements from the White House, Treasury, and State Department. (WH NSPM-2 page; Treasury SB0056 press release; State Dept Jan 2026 press release)
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 01:15 PMin_progress
The claim restates the policy goal of NSPM-2: maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to cut off revenues that sustain its malign activities. The White House formalized NSPM-2 on February 4, 2025, outlining enforcement directions for multiple agencies to pursue comprehensive sanctions and revenue denial.
Evidence of progress includes explicit agency actions and policy directives: the memorandum requires the Treasury to impose sanctions and maintain vigilant enforcement, the State Department to curb
Iran’s oil exports and isolate the regime diplomatically, and interagency coordination to prevent sanctions evasion (NSPM-2 text; White House actions).
As of January 2026, public reporting indicates ongoing sanctions implementation and enforcement, including actions against illicit petroleum traders and vessels to deny resources to the regime, corroborated by State Department statements and related sanctions activity (State Dept. press statement, January 23, 2026).
The completion condition—“NSPM-2's directed measures to deprive the Iranian regime of revenue … are carried out by relevant
U.S. agencies”—remains in_progress rather than complete, given the lack of a fixed end date and the continuing enforcement actions noted in late 2025 and early 2026 (NSPM-2 text; January 2026 State Department updates).
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 11:53 AMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2) to impose maximum pressure on
Iran by depriving the regime of revenues that fund malign activities. As of early 2026,
U.S. official communications describe ongoing, multi-faceted actions under NSPM-2, including sanctions on illicit networks and Iran's petroleum and petrochemical sectors, designed to reduce Iran’s revenue streams and influence in the region. Official material frames NSPM-2 as a continuing policy rather than a completed program.
Evidence of progress includes multiple rounds of targeted sanctions announced by the State Department in 2025 and early 2026, aimed at Iran’s oil sector, illicit shipping networks, and related entities. For example, State Department actions in August 2025 and November 2025 targeted Iran’s oil supply chains and associated actors, explicitly citing NSPM-2 as the authority guiding these measures. A January 2026 State Department briefing document summarizes the status of bilateral sanctions under NSPM-2 and notes ongoing enforcement activity to deny Iran access to revenue sources.
There is no publicly announced completion date for NSPM-2’s measures, and the available sources describe ongoing enforcement and additions to sanctions rather than a fixed endpoint. While the administration has outlined continued pressure through sanctions design and implementation, there is no formal declaration that NSPM-2 has achieved its revenue-denial objectives or that all directed measures have been completed. The current status is best characterized as ongoing enforcement with periodic updates and expansions.
Key milestones cited by official sources include August 2025 sanctions targeting Iran’s oil network, November 2025 actions sanctioning illicit networks engaged in
Iranian petroleum trade, December 2025 actions related to Iran’s shadow fleet, and a January 2026 summary of sanctions status. These illustrate a sustained, expanding effort aligned with NSPM-2’s aims to curb Iran’s revenue streams and destabilizing activities. The reliability of these sources is high, as they come from the U.S. State Department and related official communications.
Notes on reliability and incentives: the sources are official government materials detailing ongoing policy implementation and enforcement. Given NSPM-2’s political and strategic incentives—limiting Iran’s revenue to fund regional malign activities—the continued sanctions program reflects the administration’s objective to sustain economic pressure while avoiding abrupt policy reversals. The present trajectory remains subject to executive decisions and evolving regional conditions.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 09:36 AMin_progress
Claim restatement:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues funding its malign activities.
Progress evidence: NSPM-2 was issued and publicly described in February 2025, directing enhanced sanctions enforcement and new measures to curb Iran’s illicit revenue streams as part of a comprehensive maximum-pressure approach (White House, Feb 4, 2025; GovInfo summary).
Current status and concrete actions: On January 30, 2026, the State Department announced new sanctions on
Iranian officials involved in suppressing protests and reaffirmed that the United States will continue to implement NSPM-2 to deprive the regime of revenue funding its malign activities (EO 13553, EO 13224, EO 13902 referenced; Treasury accompanying actions noted). This indicates ongoing implementation of NSPM-2 through designations and enforcement enhancements (State Dept press release; Treasury-linked actions referenced by State).
Reliability and interpretation: The sources are
U.S. government communications (State Department press release; White House/ GovInfo summaries; Treasury-linked actions), which reflect official policy and current enforcement steps. While the specifics of every revenue-targeting measure may evolve, the trajectory shows sustained NSPM-2-driven pressure rather than a completed milestone. Further updates will likely track new designations and policy actions as sanctions enforcement evolves (State Dept Jan 30, 2026; White House Feb 4, 2025).
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 05:01 AMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2, directing the imposition of maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund its destabilizing and malign activities.
Progress evidence: On January 30, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and State Department announced new sanctions targeting Iranian officials and entities tied to repression and illicit finance, with the State Department explicitly stating that the United States will continue to implement NSPM-2 to deprive the regime of revenue used for destabilizing activities (State Dept. press release and Reuters summary; NSPM-2 referenced in the same action).
Current status: The measures described are sanctions and related designations rather than a completed, one-off action, indicating ongoing, incremental implementation rather than a finalized, single completion event. There is no published completion date; the actions appear designed to be sustained, not time-bound, consistent with NSPM-2’s long-term orientation.
Milestones and dates: The key milestone cited is the January 30, 2026 sanctions package designating six Iranian officials and other actors, aimed at cutting off revenue channels and funding for malign activities.
Source reliability note: The principal claim and its progress are drawn from official
U.S. government releases (State Department and Treasury) and corroborated by Reuters reporting, both of which are standard, reputable sources for U.S. sanctions policy and NSPM-2-related actions. The combination of primary government documents and independent reporting supports a cautious, ongoing interpretation rather than a completed, fixed milestone.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 02:46 AMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing the imposition of maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund malign activities.
Evidence of progress:
U.S. actions consistent with NSPM-2 have continued into late 2025 and early 2026, including sanctions-focused measures designed to choke
Iran’s revenue streams (Treasury actions, Dec 2025; State Department sanctions announcements, Jan 2026).
Current status: There is no announced completion date for NSPM-2; the framework is described as ongoing, with sanctions and enforcement steps acting to implement the policy rather than declare a final end state.
Milestones and scope: January 2026 sanctions targeting illicit Iranian petroleum traders and vessels illustrate concrete steps toward depriving the regime of revenue, aligning with NSPM-2 objectives (State Department, Jan 23, 2026).
Reliability of sources: The material derives from official U.S. government communications (State Department and Treasury announcements, White House NSPM-2 actions), which are appropriate for assessing policy direction and execution, though they do not provide a single end-date.
Follow-up: Monitor subsequent Treasury and State Department updates for any formal completion criteria or new milestones; a future review could confirm whether NSPM-2 has achieved an end state.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 01:12 AMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2, directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. The NSPM-2 directive was publicly issued on February 4, 2025, establishing a framework for expanded sanctions enforcement, oil export suppression, and countering Iran’s influence (White House NSPM-2 memo).
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 11:10 PMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement NSPM-2, aiming to impose maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund its malign activities. Evidence shows ongoing, multi-agency action under NSPM-2 since its February 2025 issuance, including sanctions and export-control enforcement. The Administration has repeatedly tied new measures and enforcement actions to NSPM-2, indicating continued operationalization rather than a completed program.
Progress indicators include: (1) NSPM-2 itself, issued February 4, 2025, directing a whole-of-government campaign, including sanctions, export controls, and diplomatic isolation (DCPD202500223). (2) December 18, 2025 Treasury OFAC actions sanctioning the Iranian shadow fleet to further reduce
Iran’s petroleum revenue, explicitly noting these steps support NSPM-2. (3) January 23, 2026 State Department statement announcing additional sanctions on illicit petroleum traders and vessels, expressly stating the action continues NSPM-2’s maximum-pressure framework (State Dept press release).
Evidence on completion: No formal end date or finish line has been announced; the sanctions and related enforcement actions appear to be ongoing and periodically updated, suggesting the goal remains in progress rather than completed. The 2026 actions show continued application of NSPM-2 authorities to deprive Iran of revenue and to counter its malign influence, but not a final milepost or closure of the program.
Reliability note: Primary sources include the official DCPD entry for NSPM-2 (February 2025), Treasury OFAC press release (December 2025), and State Department press materials (January 2026). These are high-quality
U.S. government sources detailing policy direction and concrete enforcement actions. The breadth of actions across Treasury, State, and the White House confirms ongoing implementation rather than a concluded action.
Overall assessment: The claim aligns with documented government actions showing NSPM-2 remains an active framework with ongoing, measurable steps to constrain Iran’s revenue streams. Given the absence of a completion date and the continued sequence of sanctions and policy directives, the status is better characterized as in_progress.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 08:57 PMin_progress
Restating the claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund its malign activities. This aligns with the administration’s stated policy to deny
Iran revenue streams and constrain its regional influence.
Evidence of progress: In December 2025, the State Department announced sanctions on 29 vessels tied to Iran’s shadow fleet, explicitly stating that the action “continues the robust sanctions campaign to restrict Iranian oil sales” and that the United States will continue pursuing measures to implement NSPM-2. The White House NSPM-2 memorandum (February 4, 2025) outlines a multi-agency framework to deny Iran all revenue paths and to drive Iran’s oil exports to zero, with concrete directives for Treasury, State, and other agencies.
Current status: The measures described—sanctions on illicit oil networks and ongoing enforcement against Iran’s petroleum revenue—indicate NSPM-2 is active and being implemented across relevant agencies. There is no published completion date for NSPM-2, and the actions described are presented as ongoing, multi-year enforcement and diplomatic efforts rather than a one-time completion.
Reliability note: The primary sources are official
U.S. government communications (State Department press release, White House NSPM-2 memorandum), which are authoritative for policy direction and enforcement actions. Coverage from these sources is consistent with the administration’s stated objectives and provides concrete milestones (sanctions designations, enforcement campaigns) that illustrate progress toward NSPM-2 goals.
Follow-up: 2026-12-31
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 07:18 PMin_progress
The claim is that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. Evidence from 2025–2026 shows ongoing implementation and enforcement of NSPM-2 through sanctions and related actions. A December 2025 Treasury OFAC action targeted Iran’s shadow fleet to curb petroleum revenue, explicitly linking the measure to NSPM-2. A January 2026 State Department release reiterates continued NSPM-2 implementation to deprive the regime of resources for oppression and malign activity. There is no single completion milestone; progress is evidenced by repeated actions and designations consistent with the memorandum.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 04:50 PMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2, directing the imposition of maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund malign activities. Public
U.S. official reporting indicates the administration intends to sustain the NSPM-2 framework in pursuit of that objective, with no announced end date or completion milestone. The referenced State Department release from January 30, 2026 reiterates ongoing commitment to NSPM-2 and its objective of limiting Iranian regime revenues.
Evidence of progress shows continued reliance on sanctions and related pressure tools that are consistent with NSPM-2’s aims. The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) maintains a broad
Iran sanctions program, with ongoing updates, designations, and regulatory actions aligned with constraining Iran’s revenue streams and funding for malign activities. OFAC’s public resources and sanctions lists remain active as of early 2026, reflecting ongoing enforcement activity under NSPM-2-inspired policy directions.
There is no publicly available completion date or final milestone indicating NSPM-2 has formally concluded; rather, the policy appears to operate as an enduring framework. The completion condition—"NSPM-2's directed measures to deprive the Iranian regime of revenue (as described in the memorandum) are carried out by relevant U.S. agencies"—is therefore not demonstrably fulfilled in a finite, explicit timeframe. Current reporting characterizes the status as ongoing implementation rather than a finished action.
Concrete milestones cited in public records include continued designations and sanctions actions by OFAC and related agencies, alongside periodic reiterations from U.S. officials that NSPM-2 remains in effect. While these actions demonstrate persistent pressure and revenue-targeting, they do not establish a completed or final end point. The reliability of the core sources—official State Department statements and OFAC updates—supports a cautious read that progress is being made within an ongoing program rather than a finished project.
Reliability note: official U.S. government communications (State Department and OFAC) are primary sources for NSPM-2 guidance and sanctions activity; cross-checks with independent analyses are limited and tend to emphasize the policy’s ongoing nature and enforcement actions rather than independent milestones. Given the government’s stated intent and continuing sanction measures, the status is best described as in_progress rather than complete or failed.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 03:00 PMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement NSPM-2 to impose maximum pressure on
Iran and deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Progress evidence: The White House NSPM-2 memorandum (Feb 4, 2025) directs agencies to tighten sanctions enforcement and target Iran’s oil exports and financial networks. In 2026, the Treasury Department publicly details ongoing actions under NSPM-2, including sanctions on Iran’s shadow fleet and related enforcement measures.
Completion status: There is clear ongoing implementation and designations, indicating continued effort rather than a finalized completion. The actions are framed as an enduring campaign with periodic tightening, not a single endpoint.
Dates and milestones: NSPM-2 issued February 4, 2025. Notable 2026 milestones include Treasury sanctions targeting shadow fleet vessels (January 2026) and subsequent related designations, signaling continued implementation.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 01:25 PMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. Available official materials indicate continuing, ongoing enforcement and policy actions under NSPM-2, rather than a completed or terminated program. In February 2025, the White House reaffirmed NSPM-2’s scope to impose maximum pressure on Iran and deny all paths to a nuclear weapon, indicating renewed emphasis rather than a closure of policy.
Following that reaffirmation,
U.S. government agencies have continued to pursue sanctions and enforcement actions intended to deprive Iran of revenues supporting its programs. For example, the U.S. Treasury in December 2025 publicly stated that it would continue the robust sanctions campaign targeting
Iranian oil sales in support of NSPM-2, explicitly noting ongoing maximum economic pressure. This suggests ongoing implementation rather than completion.
There is no publicly stated completion date or formal closing of NSPM-2; completion would require a clearly defined milestone or termination action, neither of which has been announced. Reports and official materials describe a continuing, whole-of-government approach to sanctions, enforcement, and policy coordination as of early 2026. The reliability of the claim rests on ongoing U.S. government communications and sanctions activity rather than a completed end state.
In sum, the claim is best characterized as in_progress: NSPM-2 remains active with continued sanctions-based pressure on Iran, subject to policy updates and enforcement actions by relevant agencies. The sources indicate a sustained appetite and mechanism for maximum pressure, without a published end-date or announced completion. Reliability is bolstered by multiple official channels (White House NSPM-2 actions, Treasury sanctions updates, and State Department policy discussions) though the exact operational details are periodically updated.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 12:01 PMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), aiming to impose maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenue for its malign activities. The White House issued NSPM-2 on February 4, 2025, directing a comprehensive sanctions and enforcement campaign to deny Iran all revenue and counter its malign influence. The memo frames this as a sustained
U.S. policy objective rather than a one-off action.
Evidence of progress includes formal sanctions enforcement guidance and actions tied to NSPM-2, notably intensified efforts targeting Iran’s oil exports and related revenue streams. In 2025–2026, the U.S. Treasury announced actions targeting Iran’s petroleum sector and the so-called shadow fleet, designed to deprive the regime of revenue and disrupt illicit trade.
Current status shows continued enforcement momentum but no publicly disclosed end date or completed milestone that signals formal completion of NSPM-2’s revenue-denial objective. Sanctions designations and ongoing enforcement actions indicate the policy remains active, with continuing cabinet-level coordination across Treasury, State, and other agencies.
Source reliability is high for the claim's basis: official NSPM-2 text and Treasury OFAC actions are primary government sources, with corroboration from Treasury press materials. Independent summaries and analyses exist, but governance rests in formal agency actions and White House releases.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 10:08 AMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue NSPM-2 to impose maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime and deprive it of revenues funding malign activities. Evidence indicates the NSPM-2 framework remains active and is being executed through ongoing sanctions enforcement and policy actions. Publicly available
U.S. government statements and enforcement materials through 2025 show continued implementation, including efforts to cut
Iran’s oil revenue streams and disrupt illicit financing networks (State Department, OFAC, FinCEN). For example, the White House NSPM-2 directive is published with a multidepartmental implementation path, and in 2025 the State Department announced sanctions targeting Iran’s oil network, while FinCEN issued an advisory reinforcing the maximum pressure campaign and Iran-related sanctions compliance (WH White House, State Dept, OFAC, FinCEN).
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 05:43 AMin_progress
Restatement of claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2, directing the imposition of maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund malign activities. Source confirms the policy direction as of 2026-01-30, with the administration committing ongoing implementation. The completion condition notes that NSPM-2’s measures are carried out by relevant
U.S. agencies, but no new end date is provided.
Evidence of progress: The source indicates continued adherence to NSPM-2’s directives, implying ongoing sanctions enforcement, policy guidance, and interagency coordination. There is no public, announced milestone or end date showing final completion. Independent verification of specific revenue-deprivation outcomes or quantified progress is not provided in the cited source.
Current status relative to completion: The memo’s framework remains active without a published termination date. Based on the article, agencies are expected to persist with maximum-pressure measures, but the exact pace or scope of progress toward revenue deprivation is not detailed in the provided material. Therefore, the claim is best characterized as in_progress rather than complete or failed.
Source reliability and caveats: The primary cited material is a U.S. State Department release dated 2026-01-30, a high-reliability government source. The lack of additional, independent milestones or third-party verification means interpretations should remain cautious about measured outcomes. Given the incentives of the reporting body and the policy’s politically sensitive nature, ongoing scrutiny of sanctions actions and their effectiveness is warranted.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 03:43 AMin_progress
The claim restates that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), aiming to impose maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenue for its malign activities.
NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025 and directs a broad, ongoing campaign across sanctions, enforcement, and diplomatic measures to deny Iran all paths to a nuclear weapon and counter its malign influence (White House NSPM-2 memo; White House fact sheet).
Evidence of implementation comes from official actions in 2025 and beyond, including Treasury sanctions enforcement and guidance to financial sectors as part of the NSPM-2 framework (Treasury press release SB0093; February 2025 DCPD-202500223 summary).
Treasury and other agencies have enacted actions described as part of NSPM-2, including campaigns to cut Iran’s revenue streams and to drive oil exports toward zero, with continued enforcement steps reported through late 2025 (Treasury SB0093; December 2025 updates).
A January 2026 State Department overview and related agency reporting indicate ongoing sanctions activity under NSPM-2, though there is no single published completion date or milestone indicating final completion; the policy is presented as a continuing program rather than a one-off act.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 01:42 AMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund malign activities. Current status: a January 30, 2026 State Department statement reiterates ongoing NSPM-2 implementation and the use of maximum-pressure measures, indicating policy continuity rather than completion. Evidence: the State Department note describes sanctions designations of Iranian officials tied to repression and malign activities and cites authorities (EO 13553, EO 13224, EO 13902) used to target
Iran’s finance, petroleum, and related sectors.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 12:02 AMin_progress
Claim restated:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its destabilizing activities.
Evidence of progress: The Administration publicly reiterated NSPM-2’s ongoing sanctions framework in early 2026, with the State Department and related agencies continuing to apply measures under NSPM-2 authorities. Public-facing materials describe the continuing revenue-denial sanctions and enforcement posture as part of ongoing policy.
Completion status: There is no public indication that NSPM-2’s described measures have been declared complete. Sanctions and controls attributed to NSPM-2 remain in effect, and agencies continue implementing and adjusting those measures, signaling ongoing execution rather than final completion.
Dates and milestones: The January 2026 article date signals renewed emphasis on NSPM-2. Prior actions under NSPM-2 established the sanctions architecture; 2026 materials confirm continued enforcement and periodic refinements by Treasury, State, and other agencies.
Source reliability and incentives: The primary sources are official
U.S. government communications (State Department materials, White House NSPM-2 page) indicating ongoing implementation. These are high-quality, though they frame NSPM-2 as ongoing rather than finished. Supplemental analysis from Iran Watch confirms the existence and purpose of NSPM-2 authorities. Overall, the evidence supports an ongoing progress status rather than completion.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 10:19 PMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2, directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues funding its malign activities. This framing aligns with the NSPM-2 purpose announced in early 2025 and the ongoing posture described by
U.S. policy officials since then. The statement suggests a continuation rather than a conclusion or rollback of policy goals. The claim rests on the expectation that NSPM-2-driven measures remain active and enforceable by relevant agencies.
There is clear evidence of progress and ongoing implementation since NSPM-2 was issued. Official actions include new rounds of sanctions targeting Iran’s oil sector and related networks, coordinated by the Treasury’s OFAC and the State Department in 2025 (e.g., February 24, 2025 press release detailing sanctions on oil brokers, vessels, and entities). These steps demonstrate continued operationalization of the maximum-pressure framework. U.S. White House and State Department materials from early 2025 frame NSPM-2 as a sustained campaign to deny Iran revenue and constrain its illicit activities.
As of early February 2026, U.S. authorities maintain and expand the pressure regime, with sanctions and export-controls continuing to target Iran’s petroleum sector and associated networks. The Treasury and State Department ongoing actions reflect a continued NSPM-2 orientation, including designations and enforcement measures designed to limit Iran’s oil exports and revenues. The absence of a formal completion date or closing milestone in NSPM-2 indicates the campaign is intended to be enduring rather than a one-off action. The available documented actions show the policy remains active, not terminated.
Concrete milestones since NSPM-2’s 2025 rollout include multiple rounds of sanctions and related designations that target Iran’s oil export infrastructure and traders, as reported by Treasury OFAC and summarized in 2025–2026 agency materials. Notably, the February 2025 sanctions action highlighted by OFAC directed at Iran’s shadow fleet and oil network demonstrates ongoing implementation of the memorandum’s aims. A 2026 State Department publication also references the bilateral sanctions regime as part of the broader maximum-pressure framework. These items collectively show sustained policy effort toward depriving Iran of revenue.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 07:55 PMin_progress
Restatement of claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Progress evidence: In February 2025, the White House issued NSPM-2, outlining a comprehensive framework to deny
Iran revenue and counter its malign influence. In December 2025, the State Department announced further actions under that framework, including Treasury sanctions on 29 shadow fleet vessels and associated entities tied to illicit Iranian oil trafficking, explicitly citing NSPM-2 as the continuation of the maximum-pressure campaign.
Current status: The pledged measures are being implemented through ongoing sanctions enforcement and allied actions across Treasury, State, and other agencies. There is no public indication of a termination or complete fulfillment; the actions described reflect an active, continuing program rather than a final, completed task.
Key milestones and dates: NSPM-2 issued on February 4, 2025; December 18, 2025 Treasury sanctions targeting Iran’s shadow fleet under NSPM-2. These provide concrete, verifiable steps indicating ongoing implementation rather than closure.
Source reliability: The claims and progress are based on official
U.S. government sources (White House NSPM-2 memorandum; State Department press release detailing sanctions). These sources are primary and authoritative for policy actions and sanction designations related to NSPM-2.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 05:08 PMin_progress
Claim restated:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), imposing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues funding its malign activities. The framework for NSPM-2 was reaffirmed in early 2025, with the White House stating the objective to deny
Iran all paths to a nuclear weapon and to disrupt its malign influence (White House NSPM-2, Feb 4, 2025).
Progress evidence: The administration has publicly described ongoing execution of NSPM-2 directives, notably a robust sanctions campaign led by the Treasury to deny Iran revenue and to drive Iran’s oil exports toward zero (White House NSPM-2 text; State Department sanctions status report, Jan 2026).
Current status vs. completion: There is no published completion date for NSPM-2; the policy is described as a continuing, whole-of-government effort rather than a finite project. Updates indicate ongoing enforcement and diplomatic isolation rather than a declared end point (White House NSPM-2; State Department sanctions status, 2026).
Milestones and dates: Key milestones include the February 2025 issuance of NSPM-2 and subsequent sanctions enforcement through 2025–2026, with reports noting continued decline in Iran’s oil export revenue and persistent containment of destabilizing activities (White House NSPM-2; State Department sanctions status; IranWatch synthesis referencing NSPM-2).
Source reliability: The primary evidence comes from official
U.S. government sources (The White House, State Department) describing policy aims and ongoing enforcement, supplemented by reputable analyses corroborating ongoing maximum-pressure enforcement.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 03:17 PMin_progress
Summary of the claim: NSPM-2 directs maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund malign activities, and
the United States will continue to implement this framework. Evidence suggests the policy remains active and is being pursued by relevant
U.S. agencies. There is no public completion date or finalized end to the program.
Progress evidence: Public documents from 2025 describe reaffirmation or reimplementation of NSPM-2, including sanctions enforcement aimed at reducing
Iran’s revenue streams (e.g., Reuters reporting on a February 2025 move to reimpose maximum pressure). White House materials explicitly frame NSPM-2 as the basis for continued maximum-pressure actions. State Department sanctions summaries similarly describe NSPM-2 as the ongoing framework guiding Iran-related measures.
Current status: No official announcement signaling termination or completion of NSPM-2; the policy is portrayed as ongoing with continuation of sanctions and enforcement. The completion condition—measures carried out by relevant U.S. agencies—appears to be in effect, but with no stated end date or milestone implying formal completion.
Reliability and caveats: The core sources are official government communications and major news outlets (White House, Reuters, State Department). While interpretations vary, these sources collectively indicate NSPM-2 remains active as of early 2026, with policy shifts possible under future administrations or geopolitical developments.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 01:32 PMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Evidence shows NSPM-2 remains an active policy framework and that the administration continues a sanctions-centered effort to curb Iran’s revenue streams. The White House NSPM-2 memorandum (Feb 4, 2025) directs agencies to enforce and expand Iran-related sanctions, including measures aimed at denying Iran revenue and driving oil exports toward zero. Treasury OFAC actions repeatedly reference NSPM-2 as the basis for ongoing maximum economic pressure on Iran’s oil trade and networks (2025–2026).
Actions and milestones since NSPM-2’s issuance include targeted sanctions on
Iranian oil exporters, brokers, and shipping networks, described as part of NSPM-2’s ongoing campaign. In 2025–2026, OFAC announced sanctions on multiple entities and vessels tied to Iran’s petroleum trade and related evasion networks, reinforcing the policy aim to suppress revenue.
There is no public milestone indicating that Iran’s oil exports have been reduced to zero or that all revenue pathways are fully blocked; the available official material frames the process as continuous enforcement rather than a completed single event. The reliability of the sources—White House statements and Treasury OFAC actions—supports a characterization of NSPM-2 as an active, ongoing program rather than a finished project.
Sources and context from official channels indicate the policy intent and ongoing enforcement posture, but progress toward zero revenue remains an open, evolving measure rather than a declared completion.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 12:09 PMin_progress
Claim restatement:
The United States will continue implementing National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2) to impose maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime and deprive it of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Evidence progress: The White House NSPM-2 memorandum (Feb 4, 2025) directs a broad, whole-of-government campaign to deny
Iran all revenue paths, including oil exports and illicit finance enforcement. Since then, Treasury OFAC has publicly advanced actions targeting Iran’s petroleum revenue networks as part of NSPM-2’s maximum-pressure framework. A Treasury press release explicitly ties these steps to continuing the NSPM-2 mandate to pressure Iran financially. These items show ongoing implementation rather than a completed program.
Current status: Sanctions- and enforcement-related measures described under NSPM-2 remain active and evolving. The December 2025 OFAC action targeted 29 vessels and several entities tied to Iranian petroleum shipments to curb revenue flows, illustrating continued efforts across shipping, finance, and export controls.
Milestones and dates: NSPM-2 was issued February 4, 2025. The December 18, 2025 OFAC designation package against the Iranian shadow fleet is a notable progression point aimed at choking off revenue from petroleum exports. Through early 2026, official communications emphasize continued enforcement aligned with NSPM-2 goals.
Reliability of sources: The cited documents are official
U.S. government materials (White House NSPM-2 memorandum; Treasury OFAC actions). They reliably reflect policy direction and enforcement activity, though they describe ongoing processes rather than final outcomes. The sources collectively illustrate the intended trajectory of NSPM-2 and its current enforcement landscape.
Incentives and context: The actions reflect a policy aim to disrupt Iran’s revenue streams linked to malign activity, consistent with the maximum-pressure approach. Ongoing sanctions enforcement creates financial and operational incentives for Iran to change behavior, while highlighting the need for coordination to prevent evasion.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 09:47 AMin_progress
What the claim states:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. The article confirms ongoing adherence to NSPM-2 and ties today’s actions to that directive (State Department, Jan 30, 2026).
Evidence of progress: The State Department announces sanctions on
Iranian officials linked to suppressing protests and funding malign activities, explicitly stating that NSPM-2 will continue to guide these measures. The action is taken under E.O. 13553 (human rights abuses), E.O. 13224 (counterterrorism), and E.O. 13902 (Iranian financial sectors), with Treasury coordination noted in the accompanying materials. This demonstrates active execution of the policy framework NSPM-2 envisions.
Current status of completion: The sanctions package represents ongoing implementation rather than a completed end state. NSPM-2’s directive to “deprive revenues” is being pursued through targeted designations and financial restrictions, and similar actions are periodically renewed or expanded as circumstances warrant. There is no public indication of a final completion date or a closed set of measures; the approach remains in effect and adaptable.
Key dates and milestones: January 30, 2026 — State Department press release detailing the new sanctions and reiterating NSPM-2’s role. The release notes designation of six Iranian officials, plus an embezzlement case, and explicitly references NSPM-2 as the driver of maximum-pressure measures. These actions build on ongoing, multi-agency sanction efforts aligned with NSPM-2’s framework.
Source reliability and incentives: The report draws from a
U.S. government network (State Department and Treasury), a high-salience, policy-coordinated source. The explicit linking of NSPM-2 to sanctions actions reflects official incentives to enforce aggressive pressure on Iran’s revenue streams while presenting the moves as aligned with Iranian human rights concerns. The reliance on official statements reduces the risk of misinterpretation, though policymakers’ stated aims should be read alongside broader geopolitical incentives and potential sanctions-evasion dynamics.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 05:13 AMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2) to deprive the
Iranian regime of revenues funding its malign activities. Public
U.S. statements confirm NSPM-2 is being continued and implemented, with sanctions actions described by State Department on January 30, 2026 and related Treasury/OFAC actions (State Dept 2026-01-30; OFAC 2026-01-30).
Evidence of progress includes targeted designations of Iranian officials and entities linked to human rights abuses and illicit finance, under NSPM-2 authorities, as part of ongoing enforcement (OFAC press release, 2026-01-30).
There is no posted completion date for NSPM-2; current materials describe continued actions consistent with depriving
Iran of revenue and maintaining maximum pressure, not a final milestone achieved (State Dept 2026-01-30; Treasury 2026-01-30).
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 04:18 AMin_progress
Restatement of the claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund malign activities. The White House issued NSPM-2 on February 4, 2025, outlining a multi‑agency approach to deny Iran revenue, disrupt its proxies, and counter its nuclear and missile programs. As of early 2026, official
U.S. statements reference ongoing enforcement and sanctions aligned with NSPM-2 objectives.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 01:53 AMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Evidence of progress: On January 30, 2026, the State Department announced sanctions on
Iranian officials tied to the crackdown on protests, reiterating that NSPM-2 directs imposing maximum pressure to deprive Iran of revenues supporting malign activities (State Dept, Jan 30, 2026). The same day, the Treasury Department/OFAC issued a parallel sanctions package targeting Iran’s internal security leadership, corruption networks, and a crypto exchange infrastructure linked to illicit funding, explicitly citing NSPM-2 as part of the campaign. These actions demonstrate ongoing implementation of NSPM-2 and a multi-agency approach to constrict Iran’s revenue streams (Treasury press release, Jan 30, 2026; State Dept press release).
Status of completion: There is no formal completion date for NSPM-2, and the actions described indicate ongoing enforcement rather than finalization. The January 2026 sanctions package shows continued designations and financial pressure intended to curb revenues and funding for Iran’s malign activities, consistent with NSPM-2’s objectives (State Dept; Treasury OFAC release).
Milestones and dates: The key milestones available publicly include the January 30, 2026 designations of Iranian officials, the Interior Minister, and related entities, and the first designation of certain digital asset exchanges involved in
IRGC-linked financial activity, all under NSPM-2 authorities (Treasury OFAC press release; State Dept press release). These actions illustrate concrete, time-bound steps aligned with the memorandum’s directive to deprive Iran of revenue streams.
Reliability and context: The sources are official
U.S. government communications (State Department and Treasury/OFAC), providing direct evidence of the policy’s ongoing implementation and its reliance on NSPM-2 authority. While these actions reflect continued leverage against Iran’s revenue networks, they do not imply a completed policy milestone; rather, they indicate an active, evolving campaign consistent with NSPM-2’s stated purpose.
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 11:33 PMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement NSPM-2 to impose maximum pressure on
Iran and deprive its regime of revenues that fund malign activities. Evidence from official sources shows ongoing implementation and enforcement actions under NSPM-2, including sanctions and policy directives issued in 2025–2026. The White House NSPM-2 memorandum frames the directive as a continuing program with interagency action to deny Iran revenue streams (White House NSPM-2 memo).
What progress has been made:
U.S. agencies have continued to apply NSPM-2 authorities to target Iran’s financial networks, including shadow banking and sanctions evasion, with multiple designations in 2025–2026. Treasury press releases report sanctions against
Iranian regime figures and entities connected to oil revenue and illicit finance, all framed as implementations of NSPM-2 (e.g., SB0375; SB0322; SB0093; OFAC actions).
Completion status: There is no formal completion date for NSPM-2; the framework is described as an ongoing campaign. The White House and Treasury materials describe NSPM-2 as a continuous effort to deny revenue and deter malign behavior, with ongoing enforcement as conditions evolve (White House NSPM-2 memo; Treasury releases).
Dates and milestones: The NSPM-2 memorandum was issued in February 2025, establishing the revenue-denial campaign. Treasury actions referencing NSPM-2 occur through 2025–2026, including sanctions designations against Iran’s oil and financial networks. These actions are described as ongoing implementations rather than a completed program, per official agency communications.
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 09:57 PMin_progress
Claim restated:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. Evidence from official sources confirms ongoing action under NSPM-2 as of January 2026, notably sanctions designations and related measures.
Progress indicators: On January 30, 2026, the State Department announced sanctions on
Iranian officials responsible for the crackdown on protesters and designated an Iranian investor. The accompanying Treasury OFAC action underscores NSPM-2’s framework, pairing human-rights designations with financial sanctions to disrupt Iran’s revenue streams tied to malign activities.
Current status relative to the completion condition: The completion condition specifies that NSPM-2-directed measures to deprive the regime of revenue are carried out by relevant
U.S. agencies. The January 2026 actions show active execution of such measures (sanctions, asset blockers, and enforcement guidance), indicating ongoing implementation rather than final completion. No published end-date was provided for NSPM-2, and the actions appear to be renewed or expanded as Iran’s behavior and revenue-channels evolve.
Reliability note: The sources are official U.S. government communications (State Department and Treasury) dated January 30, 2026. These primary sources explicitly frame NSPM-2 as the basis for today’s sanctions actions and revenue-targeting policy, supporting the interpretation that progress is being made within the memorandum’s framework.
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 08:08 PMin_progress
Claim restated:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. The NSPM-2 framework explicitly calls for sanctions and enforcement to choke off Iran’s revenue streams and counter its influence. The White House reaffirmed this approach on February 4, 2025, in a formal NSPM-2 memorandum outlining ongoing actions across key agencies.
Evidence of progress: The February 2025 NSPM-2 memorandum articulates continued interagency efforts to implement the policy, including Treasury-led sanctions enforcement and reviews of guidance impacting Iran-related revenue streams. The State Department’s January 2026 statement on sanctions against
Iranian officials for internal crackdowns explicitly notes that the United States will continue to implement NSPM-2 to deprive Iran of revenues funding its malign activities.
Current status: The NSPM-2 directive remains active and in force, with sanctions actions and policy enforcement continuing across Treasury, State, and other agencies. There is no publicly announced completion date or final milestone that would end NSPM-2; rather, the policy is presented as an ongoing framework to apply maximum pressure and disrupt Iran’s financial networks.
Dates and milestones: Key reference points include the White House NSPM-2 memorandum dated February 4, 2025, establishing the policy framework, and the State Department press statement on January 30, 2026, reiterating that NSPM-2 will continue to be implemented as part of sanctions and designations. These sources corroborate an ongoing, not completed, effort with concrete enforcement actions spanning 2024–2026. Source reliability includes primary government documents from the White House and State Department.
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 05:38 PMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2) to impose maximum pressure on
Iran and deprive the regime of revenues funding its malign activities. Public records show NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025, directing a whole-of-government effort to deny Iran all paths to a nuclear weapon and to disrupt
Iranian revenue through sanctions and enforcement. Subsequent actions align with this directive, including ongoing sanctions enforcement and targeted measures by the Treasury and State Department to curb Iran’s petroleum revenue streams and related illicit activity. A formal progress note from January 2026 indicates continued bilateral sanctions and enforcement efforts under authorities associated with NSPM-2, reinforcing that the policy remains active rather than concluded.
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 03:31 PMin_progress
Brief restatement: The claim asserts
the United States will continue NSPM-2, directing a maximum-pressure campaign to deprive
Iran of revenues funding its malign activities. Evidence shows NSPM-2 was issued in February 2025 and directs broad, ongoing sanctions, enforcement, and export-control actions to deny Iran revenue and counter its influence (NSPM-2, White House, 2025). Publicly available actions in early 2026 indicate continued implementation of NSPM-2, including Treasury sanctions designations against
Iranian officials and entities linked to revenue networks (Treasury SB0375, 2026). State Department materials from January–February 2026 reiterate the goal of maintaining and expanding sanctions to prevent Iran from accessing revenue and to disrupt its proxies and financial networks (State Department, 2026). Taken together, NSPM-2 remains active policy guidance and is being pursued through ongoing agency actions, though a single, consolidated completion date is not provided (NSPM-2, White House; Treasury press release; State Department briefings).
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 02:33 PMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. This framing is supported by the White House NSPM-2 memorandum issued February 4, 2025, which instructs multiple agencies to impose maximum economic pressure and to drive Iran’s oil exports to zero, among other enforcement actions. The language emphasizes a continued, broad sanctions and enforcement campaign rather than a one-off action. WH source: NSPM-2 memorandum text (Feb 4, 2025).
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 11:57 AMin_progress
Restatement and context: The claim asserts that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing the imposition of maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund malign activities. Official sources indicate NSPM-2 remains active and guiding sanctions and related measures targeting Iran’s nuclear, missile, and proxy activities.
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 09:37 AMin_progress
NSPM-2 directs maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive it of revenues funding destabilizing and malign activities, and
the United States will continue implementing this framework. A January 30, 2026 State Department press release confirms ongoing NSPM-2–driven actions, including sanctions authorities under E.O. 13553, E.O. 13224, and E.O. 13902. There is no fixed completion date for NSPM-2; actions are described as ongoing within a sanctions program. The January 30, 2026 actions include sanctions on six
Iranian officials and an investor, demonstrating progress under the NSPM-2 framework with concrete milestones.
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 05:29 AMin_progress
Restating the claim:
The United States will continue to implement NSPM-2 to impose maximum pressure on
Iran and deprive the regime of revenues funding malign activities. The current reporting indicates ongoing implementation of NSPM-2 through sanctions and enforcement actions designed to curb Iran’s revenue streams and malign influence. The claim rests on a policy framework that remains active and repeatedly invoked by
U.S. officials.
Evidence of progress includes formal status reporting on bilateral sanctions under NSPM-2, which describes continued implementation of measures to deny Iran revenue and curb its illicit activities (State Dept, Jan 27, 2026). Additional actions in 2025–2026 targeted Iran’s oil trade and illicit petroleum networks, including sanctions on illicit traders and efforts to reduce petroleum revenues (State Dept, Feb 24, 2025; Jan 23, 2026; Apr 30, 2025). These actions reflect ongoing, multifaceted enforcement aligned with NSPM-2 objectives.
There is no completion date or milestone indicating that all NSPM-2 measures have been fully realized. Instead, the documented actions show a continuing sanctions regime and new designations proceeding in 2025–2026, suggesting the policy remains in force and is being actively executed by relevant U.S. agencies rather than concluded. The available material portrays ongoing work rather than a finished program.
Reliability-wise, the sources are official U.S. government communications (State Department/State-spokesperson releases and accompanying documents), which are primary materials for NSPM-2 implementation. While the reports describe progress and ongoing actions, they do not provide a single end-date or a final completion assessment, and thus the status is best characterized as in_progress rather than complete or failed.
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 03:57 AMin_progress
Restatement of the claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Progress and evidence: Official
U.S. sources indicate NSPM-2 remains an active framework. The State Department reported actions in December 2025 targeting
Iran’s revenue streams through sanctions on a shadow-fleet network used to move Iranian oil and petroleum products, explicitly noting continued efforts to implement NSPM-2 (State Dept., Dec 18, 2025). The White House and federal records also show NSPM-2 exists as a policy instrument, with the DCPD listing the memorandum’s scope and implementation direction dated Feb 4, 2025 (DCPD202500223). Treasury-led sanctions actions in 2025–2026 further reflect ongoing enforcement aimed at denying Iran revenue (State Dept., Dec 2025; Treasury-related releases referenced in the State Department statement).
Milestones and current status: The December 2025 State Department action sanctioned 29 shadow-fleet vessels and associated entities to curb illicit oil revenue, described as part of continuing efforts under NSPM-2 to deny Iran revenue used for malign activities (State Dept., Dec 18, 2025). In parallel, Treasury and allied agencies have pursued designations and enforcement measures to shrink Iran’s oil earnings, supporting the NSPM-2 objective (State Dept., Dec 2025; Treasury press materials referenced therein). No formal completion date is associated with NSPM-2, and official communications describe ongoing implementation and enforcement rather than a completed end-state.
Completion status: There is no announced deadline or finish line for NSPM-2. The administration presents NSPM-2 as a continuing program, with ongoing sanctions and enforcement actions designed to reduce Iran’s revenue and influence. As such, the status is best characterized as in_progress rather than complete or failed, given the absence of a defined completion milestone and the persistence of related actions into 2025–2026 (DCPD202500223; State Dept., Dec 2025).
Source reliability note: All cited materials are official U.S. government documents or statements (White House/National Security Memorandum, State Department press releases, and the Office of the Director of the President for Domestic Policy’s compilation). These sources provide direct evidence of policy intent and enforcement actions, though they reflect U.S. government perspective and policy objectives rather than independent adjudication.
Follow-up considerations: If the claim’s status requires a future assessment, a follow-up in 2026–2027 could verify whether NSPM-2 has achieved sustained, revenue-denying effects or if new sanctions and enforcement updates have altered the program’s scope or endpoints.
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 02:23 AMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2, directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues funding its activities. The current status evidence shows ongoing enforcement actions under NSPM-2, including sanctions aimed at constraining Iran’s petroleum sector and related revenue streams. A January 2026 State Department release explicitly ties new sanctions to NSPM-2 and confirms continued implementation of the memorandum (State Dept, 2026-01-23).
Update · Feb 04, 2026, 11:51 PMin_progress
Restatement of the claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund malign activities. The White House framework for NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025, outlining a whole-of-government approach to deny Iran access to revenue and to counter its nuclear, missile, and malign influence (NSPM-2, WH, 2025-02-04). The State Department reiterates NSPM-2 in its January 30, 2026 press release, tying sanctions actions to the memorandum’s objective of depriving the regime of revenue funding its abuses.
Evidence of progress: The administration has begun implementing NSPM-2 through targeted sanctions and enforcement measures. The White House NSPM-2 memo directs aggressive Treasury actions to deny revenue, enhance export controls, and pursue Iran-related illicit finance enforcement (NSPM-2, WH, 2025-02-04). The State Department’s January 30, 2026 action explicitly states ongoing use of NSPM-2 to sanction
Iranian officials involved in suppressing protesters and to curb revenue flows supporting malign activities (State Dept, 2026-01-30).
Status of completion vs. ongoing efforts: There is evidence of concrete interim steps—sanctions on Iranian officials, enforcement against illicit financing, and diplomacy to isolate Iran—consistent with NSPM-2’s directions. However, the completion condition (measures to deprive Iran of revenue fully carried out across all designated authorities) is not achieved in a single milestone; actions are incremental and continue across Treasury, State, and other agencies. The presence of ongoing sanctions and enforcement indicates progress but not final completion under NSPM-2.
Dates and milestones: NSPM-2 was issued February 4, 2025, establishing the policy framework and agency responsibilities. The State Department sanctions package described in the January 30, 2026 release marks a concrete step under NSPM-2, targeting Iranian officials and related actors. Additional enforcement guidance and export-control actions accompanying NSPM-2 are referenced in the memorandum’s section on Treasury and Commerce authorities (NSPM-2, WH, 2025-02-04).
Reliability and sourcing: The assessment relies on the White House NSPM-2 memorandum (official government document), and on the State Department press release (official government source) dated January 30, 2026. Together, these sources provide direct evidence of policy intent and demonstrable enforcement actions aligned with NSPM-2’s aims. While these sources show ongoing implementation, they do not indicate a final, completed end-state for all revenue-denial measures.
Follow-up note: To track whether NSPM-2’s revenue-denial measures achieve full completion, a follow-up review should occur on or after 2026-12-31, with updates on sanctions breadth, enforcement outcomes, and any changes to Iran’s revenue streams or financial networks (Treasury/State/Justice updates).
Update · Feb 04, 2026, 09:30 PMin_progress
Restated claim: NSPM-2 directs imposing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenue for malign activities, and
the United States will continue to implement this framework. Evidence from official sources shows the NSPM-2 framework remains in force and sanctions programs are being enforced as part of ongoing policy. A White House fact sheet from February 4, 2025, announced the reimplementation of NSPM-2 and the restoration of maximum pressure to deny
Iran all paths to a nuclear weapon (fact sheet, 2025-02-04). In January 2026, State Department materials describe ongoing bilateral sanctions and their alignment with NSPM-2 objectives (State Dept, 2026-01-27).
Update · Feb 04, 2026, 08:11 PMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2, directing the imposition of maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues funding its malign activities. Publicly available, official documents confirm NSPM-2 remains the guiding framework for persistent sanctions enforcement and financial pressure on Iran (WH memo, Feb 4, 2025). A key milestone cited in official communications is a continuing campaign to disrupt illicit revenue streams, including targeted designations and enforcement actions (State Department press statement, Sept 16, 2025).
Evidence of progress includes the explicit continuation of sanctions enforcement campaigns and efforts to cut Iran’s oil revenues, as described in NSPM-2 sections guiding the Treasury, State, and other agencies to tighten Iran-related financial measures (WH NSPM-2 text, Feb 4, 2025; State Department briefing, Sept 2025). The September 2025 statement notes active designation actions under the NSPM-2 framework and links to related Treasury actions, signaling ongoing operationalization of the policy.
As of early 2026, there is no formal completion notice or sunset for NSPM-2; the policy framework is described as a continuing campaign rather than a one-off directive. The available official materials depict sustained agency activity aimed at denying Iran access to revenue and constraining its proxies, suggesting the goal remains in progress rather than complete. The reliability of sources—White House and U.S. State Department officials—supports that NSPM-2 remains an active policy instrument.
Reliability note: The primary sources are official
U.S. government communications (White House memorandum and State Department press statements), which explicitly frame NSPM-2 as an ongoing maximum-pressure program with scheduled enforcement actions and reviews. While these sources reflect policy intent and actions, they do not provide a single, fixed completion date or an explicit end point, which is consistent with an ongoing policy framework rather than a completed program.
Update · Feb 04, 2026, 05:11 PMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2) to impose maximum pressure on
Iran and deprive the regime of revenues funding its malign activities. The State Department explicitly ties ongoing actions to NSPM-2 in a January 30, 2026 press release, stating that the United States will continue to implement NSPM-2 and sanction
Iranian officials for human rights abuses (State Dept 2026-01-30).
Evidence of progress: On January 23, 2026, the Treasury Department announced new sanctions targeting Iranian oil networks and the so‑called shadow fleet, explicitly stating these actions support the President’s NSPM-2 campaign (Treasury OFAC 2026-01-23). The same period saw State Department actions reinforcing NSPM-2 by sanctioning Iranian regime actors involved in repression and corruption (State Dept 2026-01-30).
What the progress looks like: The January 2026 Treasury and State Department actions demonstrate continued enforcement of financial and sanctions measures designed to reduce Iran’s revenue from petroleum and related activities, in line with NSPM-2’s objectives (OFAC press release summary 2026-01-23; State Dept 2026-01-30).
Evidence of completion status: There is no closure or final ‘completion’ date for NSPM-2; the measures described are ongoing actions (sanctions designations and enforcement) rather than a wrap‑up. The completion condition—NSPM-2’s directed measures being carried out by relevant
U.S. agencies—appears to be satisfied in a continuing, iterative fashion through sanctions programs (Treasury OFAC 2026-01-23; State Dept 2026-01-30).
Notes on reliability and incentives: The sources are official U.S. government statements (State Department and Treasury) issued within days of each other, reflecting the current administration’s policy implement‑ation. These actions align with a long‑standing maximum pressure approach and underscore incentives to limit Iran’s revenue while signaling support for Iranian protesters and regional stability (State Dept 2026-01-30; Treasury 2026-01-23).
Update · Feb 04, 2026, 03:12 PMin_progress
Claim restatement:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund malign activities. This memo explicitly outlines a broad, enforcement-heavy policy framework to deny Iran its revenue streams and counter its nuclear and regional activities. It remains an active policy directive rather than a completed program.
Evidence of progress: The NSPM-2 memorandum was issued on February 4, 2025, directing implementation of sanctions enforcement, oil export restrictions, and a broad campaign to deprive Iran of revenue (Treasury, State, and other agencies to act) [NSPM-2 text, White House]. Following this, reporting indicated the administration reintroduced and enforced the maximum pressure framework, including efforts to drive Iran’s oil exports toward zero [Reuters, February 2025]. State Department and Treasury updates subsequently described continued sanctions enforcement and actions under NSPM-2 to sustain Iran-focused constraints into 2026 [State Dept sanctions report, January 2026; Treasury press release, January 2026].
Status of completion: There is no fixed completion date; NSPM-2 is described as an ongoing initiative with continuous enforcement and policy adjustment. Completion conditions—“measures to deprive the
Iranian regime of revenue carried out by relevant
U.S. agencies”—are described as ongoing rather than a one-time milestone. Current materials describe sustained, iterative enforcement rather than a final completed state.
Reliability and incentives: The analysis relies on primary policy documents (White House NSPM-2 memo) and contemporaneous reporting from Reuters, with corroborating updates from the State Department and Treasury. The sources collectively indicate active implementation and adjustment rather than a declared end, aligning with the memo’s open-ended mandate.
Update · Feb 04, 2026, 01:33 PMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues used for malign activities. Public disclosures from
U.S. government sources indicate NSPM-2 remains a framework guiding sanctions and policy actions aimed at constraining Iran’s revenue streams and malign activity. Evidence from 2024–2026 shows ongoing sanctions activity and policy guidance consistent with NSPM-2, but no published completion date or milestone marking full implementation as finished. Available material describes NSPM-2 as a continuing policy rather than a one-off action, suggesting progress is measured by sustained enforcement rather than completion.
Update · Feb 04, 2026, 09:43 AMin_progress
Restatement of claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues funding its malign activities. The State Department confirms ongoing NSPM-2 implementation as part of today’s actions. This aligns with a broader sanctions program intended to constrain
Iran’s funding for destabilizing activities, including illicit finance and regional malign influence (NSPM-2 framework).
What progress exists: On January 30, 2026, the State Department announced sanctions targeting Iranian officials responsible for violent crackdowns on protesters, plus an Iranian investor implicated in embezzlement. The action explicitly states the United States will continue to implement NSPM-2 to deprive the regime of revenue for its malign activities. This establishes a concrete step under the NSPM-2 umbrella.
What evidence of momentum there is: The press statement ties today’s designations to the NSPM-2 directive, citing Executive Orders and related authorities to sanction Iran’s security apparatus and financial sectors. The action demonstrates active utilization of the NSPM-2 framework to impose financial and coercive measures against Iran.
Completion status: The measures described—sanctions of specific Iranian officials and a financial actor—represent ongoing execution under NSPM-2, not a final end-state. Completion would require a broader, sustained set of denials of revenue pathways and multiple agency actions over time. At present, these are in-progress steps within a continuing program.
Dates and milestones: The key milestone is the January 30, 2026 sanctions designation, with the NSPM-2 pledge reiterated in the same release. The action references ongoing authorities (E.O. 13553, E.O. 13224, E.O. 13902) to pursue revenue-denial measures, indicating continued, iterative enforcement rather than a fixed endpoint.
Source reliability note: The report relies on an official State Department press statement dated January 30, 2026, which directly endorses NSPM-2 and describes specific sanction actions. This is a primary, government-origin source; however, the analysis remains mindful of the broader policy context and potential evolving incentives driving sanctions policy.
Update · Feb 04, 2026, 05:39 AMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund malign activities. NSPM-2 was issued February 4, 2025, and directs multi-agency actions to deny Iran revenue, curb its nuclear and missile programs, and counter its regional influence (White House NSPM-2, Feb 4, 2025). Subsequent materials describe an ongoing enforcement posture and a multi-faceted implementation across Treasury, State, and other agencies, but no formal completion date is specified in the memorandum. Public summaries and policy briefs as of early 2026 frame NSPM-2 as an active, continuing program rather than a completed or terminated initiative. The reliability of primary sources (White House NSPM-2 text and allied government briefings) supports the claim that the policy remains in effect and is being implemented, though independent verification of every milestone is not always publicly detailed (White House NSPM-2; WH fact sheet; State Department sanctions briefings; State.gov release 2026-01-30).
Update · Feb 04, 2026, 04:24 AMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its destabilizing and malign activities. The directive envisions sustained
U.S. measures to reduce Iran’s access to financial and economic resources used to support its policies abroad. The declaration from the State Department on January 30, 2026 reiterates this ongoing approach under NSPM-2. Official language from the administration frames NSPM-2 as a continuing framework rather than a one-off action.
Evidence of progress: On January 30, 2026, the State Department announced sanctions on
Iranian officials involved in violent crackdowns on protests, stating the action is taken pursuant to NSPM-2 and related executive orders. The sanctions target individuals overseeing security forces and a corruption scheme, underscoring a continued application of maximum-pressure policies to deprive the regime of revenues. This demonstrates an active deployment of NSPM-2 authorities in the sanctions program and aligns with the stated purpose to cut off funding for malign activities (State Dept, 2026-01-30).
Corroborating measures: The U.S. Treasury issued a parallel press release announcing sanctions on Iranian regime officials for violent repression and corruption, which directly ties to the broader NSPM-2 objective of constraining funding for Iran’s malign activities. The Treasury action reinforces the executive branch’s ongoing use of financial tools to implement NSPM-2, signaling continued, multi-agency effort rather than a completed package. These moves collectively depict NSPM-2 as an active, evolving policy rather than a finished project (Treasury, 2026-01-30).
Reliability and status: The action trail comes from official U.S. government sources (State Department and Treasury) and reflects a continuing, unbounded program without a stated completion date. Given the nature of NSPM-2—an ongoing policy framework—the current status is best characterized as in_progress, with sanctions and related measures serving as concrete instruments of the policy. No evidence publicly indicates that NSPM-2 has concluded or been canceled; rather, actions appear to persist as long as the U.S. identifies targets tied to Iran’s revenue streams (State Dept, 2026-01-30; Treasury, 2026-01-30).
Update · Feb 04, 2026, 02:34 AMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues funding its malign activities.
Progress evidence: Official
U.S. materials published 2025–2026 reiterate NSPM-2 and describe ongoing sanctions, export controls, and designation activity aimed at
Iran’s revenue streams. The State Department’s January 2026 assessment explicitly notes that sanctions under NSPM-2 remain in place and are being enforced to curtail Iran’s funding of destabilizing activities. Treasury actions in late 2025 further illustrate intensified enforcement targeting Iran’s revenue sources.
Current status: There is no public indication NSPM-2 has been rescinded or completed; instead, authorities indicate continued implementation and potential expansions consistent with the memorandum. Actions described include sanctions designations, financial measures, and export-control tools against Iran’s revenue-generating sectors.
Reliability note: The primary sources are official U.S. government documents (State Department, White House, Treasury) dated 2025–2026, which provide authoritative status on NSPM-2 implementation. Where summaries exist, they corroborate the ongoing enforcement posture but offer limited granular detail on every action.
Bottom line: Based on current public records, NSPM-2 implementation is ongoing, with continued pressure on Iran’s revenue streams rather than a completed program.
Follow-up: The posture can be revisited in late 2026 to confirm any policy shifts or expansions or any formal completion announcements.
Update · Feb 04, 2026, 12:37 AMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Progress evidence: In January 2026, the State Department announced sanctions on
Iranian officials tied to the crackdown on protests and reaffirmed that the United States will continue to implement NSPM-2 to deprive the regime of revenues funding its malign activities. The action explicitly cites NSPM-2 and EO authorities supporting a maximum-pressure approach (sanctions designations and related measures) in line with the memorandum.
Additional progress: Treasury/OFAC actions in December 2025 targeted Iran’s shadow fleet and numerous vessels engaged in evading sanctions to move Iranian petroleum, labeled as part of the broader NSPM-2 maximum-pressure campaign. The department stated these measures continue the robust sanctions campaign aimed at reducing Iran’s petroleum revenue, consistent with NSPM-2.
Milestones and status: The public record from late 2025 through early 2026 shows ongoing sanctions designations and enforcement actions designed to cut off revenue streams for the Iranian regime, with official statements tying these actions to NSPM-2. There is no declared end date for NSPM-2, and the policy appears to remain active, with continued enforcement actions.
Source reliability and caveats: The primary disclosures come from the U.S. State Department (1/30/2026 press statement) and the Treasury/OFAC action (12/18/2025 press release). Both are official
U.S. government sources detailing ongoing sanctions designations and the NSPM-2 framework. While the sources confirm continued implementation, they describe enforcement actions rather than a single completed package, underscoring that progress is measured by ongoing actions rather than a final milestone.
Update · Feb 03, 2026, 09:44 PMin_progress
Claim restated:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues funding malign activities. Evidence shows ongoing actions under NSPM-2, including sanctions designations and broader financial pressure coordinated across multiple agencies. A January 30, 2026 State Department press release explicitly states that the
U.S. will continue NSPM-2, citing sanctions under E.O. 13553, E.O. 13224, and E.O. 13902 (State Dept, 2026-01-30). The Treasury Department’s OFAC framework has likewise advanced
Iran-related sanctions in the NSPM-2 context (Treasury press releases, January 2026).
Update · Feb 03, 2026, 08:09 PMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), aiming to impose maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund malign activities.
Evidence of progress: NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025, with White House materials outlining a multi-agency plan to deny Iran revenue and counter its influence. Treasury actions in 2025–2026 publicly emphasize continuing sanctions pressure on Iran’s oil operations and revenue streams in line with NSPM-2 directives (OFAC designations; press releases). January 2026 materials describe ongoing implementation of sanctions under NSPM-2.
Completion status: The memorandum remains active and its measures are being implemented, expanded, or renewed via sanctions programs and enforcement actions. The December 2025 Treasury action targeting the
Iranian shadow fleet and 2026 enforcement materials indicate continued, not concluded, efforts to cut Iran’s petroleum revenue. There is no public completion milestone announced.
Dates and milestones: NSPM-2 issued February 4, 2025. December 18, 2025, Treasury OFAC action targeted Iran’s shadow fleet and associated vessels. January 2026 State/Treasury materials corroborate ongoing enforcement under NSPM-2.
Reliability note: This assessment relies on
U.S. government primary sources (White House, Treasury) detailing NSPM-2 actions and enforcement. Public records show ongoing implementation and no final completion date.
Update · Feb 03, 2026, 05:07 PMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. Public
U.S. government statements in early 2026 affirm that NSPM-2 remains a continuing framework for sanctions and policy measures against Iran (State Dept press release, 2026-01-30). The White House and Treasury have framed NSPM-2 as the basis for ongoing financial pressure, including sanctions on Iran’s oil and petrochemical sectors (Treasury press releases, 2025–2026).
Evidence of progress includes targeted sanctions actions and public designations that align with NSPM-2’s objective of cutting off revenue streams for the
Iranian regime. In January 2026, the State Department reiterated that the United States will continue to implement NSPM-2, while Treasury described continued action under E.O. authorities to pressure Iran’s energy sector and those facilitating illicit finance (State Dept, 2026-01-30; Treasury, 2026-01-23).
A concrete set of measures cited by U.S. officials includes OFAC designations targeting Iranian officials for human rights abuses and blocks on entities connected to Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical sectors, including shadow fleet operations transferring Iranian crude and petroleum products (Treasury press release, 2026-01-23). These actions are described as ongoing components of NSPM-2, rather than completed milestones, with enforcement and designation activity continuing into 2026.
The absence of a fixed completion date for NSPM-2 indicates the policy remains in a perpetual-implementation phase rather than a one-off program. The current administration’s statements emphasize sustained maximum economic pressure and revenue denial as long as Iran’s policies and behaviors persist, with regular sanctions updates and public designations (State Dept, 2026-01-30; Treasury, 2026-01-23).
Reliability notes: the key sources are U.S. government primary materials (State Department press release and Treasury OFAC actions), which directly address NSPM-2 and related sanctions. White House materials (NSPM-2 page) corroborate the framework. Given these official sources, the claim that NSPM-2 is being actively implemented and extended is well-supported, though the absence of a completion date means measuring “completion” is not applicable (White House NSPM-2 page, 2025; State Dept, 2026-01-30; Treasury, 2026-01-23).
Follow-up note: if new sanctions rounds or official-end-date guidance emerge, a formal update should be issued to confirm any shifts in NSPM-2’s scope or termination timelines.
Update · Feb 03, 2026, 03:15 PMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2) to impose maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime and deprive it of revenue that funds malign activities.
Progress evidence: The White House NSPM-2 memorandum (Feb 4, 2025) sets the policy framework and cross-agency duties to cut
Iran’s oil exports and disrupt its financial networks; the January 23, 2026 State Department press release ties new sanctions actions to NSPM-2, targeting illicit Iranian petroleum traders and vessels to constrain revenue.
Current status vs. completion: Actions evidence ongoing enforcement under NSPM-2, indicating continued implementation rather than a completed end state. The completion condition—measures carried out by agencies—remains in progress as of early 2026 with no formal completion declaration.
Milestones and dates: Key milestones include NSPM-2 issuance in February 2025 and the January 2026 Treasury/State actions designating entities and vessels under E.O. 13902, reflecting active policy execution rather than finalization.
Reliability note: Sources are official
U.S. government communications (White House NSPM-2 memorandum; State Department sanctions press release). They reliably indicate policy direction and ongoing enforcement, though independent impact analyses are limited in these documents.
Update · Feb 03, 2026, 01:31 PMin_progress
Restatement of the claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. The White House memorandum explicitly frames NSPM-2 as a whole-of-government effort to deny Iran funding and counter its influence (NSPM-2, Feb 4, 2025).
Progress evidence: The White House NSPM-2 memorandum itself directs ongoing actions across Treasury, State, Defense, and other agencies to enforce sanctions, deny Iran revenue, and curb illicit support networks. In parallel,
U.S. officials and documents since 2025 describe continued sanctions enforcement and export-control measures aimed at Iran, including tightening financial oversight and restricting
Iranian revenue streams (NSPM-2 context; 2026 State Department sanctions status document referenced in public sources).
Status of completion: There is no fixed completion date for NSPM-2; it is described as an enduring framework rather than a one-time action. Public statements and interim reviews indicate ongoing implementation and enforcement by relevant agencies, with periodic updates to guidance and policy as part of the overarching maximum-pressure approach (NSPM-2 guidance; 2026 official materials).
Dates and milestones: The foundational NSPM-2 directive was issued February 4, 2025, establishing the policy and agency responsibilities. Reported activity centers on ongoing sanctions enforcement, revenue-denial campaigns, and export-control efforts, without a formal end date or complete milestone list publicly stated (NSPM-2 text; 2026 sanctions review materials).
Source reliability note: The core claim is supported by the White House NSPM-2 memorandum (official governmental source) and corroborating U.S. State Department/agency-sanctions materials cited in public analyses. While the 2026 State Department sanctions status document is not freely accessible in full, its existence is corroborated by public bibliographic listings and reputable public summaries describing ongoing NSPM-2 implementation.
Update · Feb 03, 2026, 11:41 AMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. This aligns with the NSPM-2 framework issued on February 4, 2025, which sets policy and agency actions to deny Iran revenue and counter its influence (White House NSPM-2 memo).
Evidence of progress: The White House NSPM-2 memorandum formalizes ongoing guidance for key agencies to pursue sanctions and enforcement against Iran’s networks. In January 2026, the State Department announced sanctions on illicit petroleum traders and vessels as part of efforts to cut Iran’s revenue streams (State Department press statement, January 23, 2026).
Current status: There is no fixed completion date for NSPM-2; completion conditions describe measures carried out by relevant
U.S. agencies rather than a single milestone. Official statements indicate ongoing implementation of sanctions and enforcement campaigns designed to reduce
Iranian revenue (NSPM-2 memo; State Department actions).
Milestones and timing: Key milestones include the February 2025 NSPM-2 issuance and the January 2026 sanctions round targeting Iran’s petroleum sector and shadow fleet, signaling continued operationalization of the policy across agencies. These steps show a persistent postured rather than a finished end state.
Source reliability and balance: The evidence relies on official U.S. government sources (White House memorandum and State Department press releases), which are authoritative for policy intent and actions. They collectively indicate sustained commitment and ongoing measures rather than a concluded program.
Update · Feb 03, 2026, 11:02 AMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), which directs imposing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues funding its malign activities. NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025, directing a broad sanctions and export-control campaign aimed at driving Iran’s oil exports to zero and countering its regional influence.
Evidence of progress includes the formal reactivation of the maximum pressure framework and ongoing enforcement steps outlined in NSPM-2, with authorities directing Treasury, State, and other agencies to pursue sanctions, revise licenses, and tighten export controls to cut revenue streams for Iran. Public reporting from early 2025 through 2026 describes continued sanctions enforcement and diplomatic efforts to isolate Iran and disrupt its illicit networks.
As of early 2026, the stated objective in NSPM-2 remains in effect, but concrete milestones such as zero
Iranian oil exports have not been achieved. Official summaries frame the policy as a long-term campaign requiring iterative designations, licensing adjustments, and international coordination, with no announced completion date and ongoing implementation by multiple agencies.
Source documents and reporting, including White House materials and Reuters coverage, support the existence and ongoing enforcement of NSPM-2, though a formal completion statement is not yet available.
Update · Feb 02, 2026, 11:16 PMin_progress
Claim restatement:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing the imposition of maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Evidence of progress: The White House published NSPM-2 in February 2025, outlining a comprehensive set of measures across Treasury, State, and other agencies to deny
Iran all paths to revenue and to curb its nuclear and malign activities.
Progress in practice: In January 2026, the State Department announced sanctions on eight Iranian entities and nine vessels in Iran's shadow fleet, aiming to disrupt petroleum exports and fund repression, explicitly noting NSPM-2 and the ongoing robust sanctions campaign.
Milestones and timing: The 2025 NSPM-2 directive set in motion expanded sanctions enforcement and export-control efforts; the January 2026 action demonstrates continued implementation and updating of sanctions to constrain Iran’s oil and revenue flows. The actions align with the memo’s policy objectives, but there is no publicly stated final completion date.
Reliability of sources: Sources include the White House official NSPM-2 memorandum and the State Department press release (January 23, 2026), both providing primary, official confirmations of policy direction and actions under NSPM-2. These reflect
U.S. government positions and enforcement steps rather than independent verification.
Follow-up considerations: Ongoing monitoring of Treasury and State actions, sanctions designations, and Iran’s revenue channels will indicate whether NSPM-2’s revenue-denial objectives are approaching completion or remain in force as policy tools. A future update should confirm cumulative impact on Iran’s funding for malign activities.
Update · Feb 02, 2026, 09:16 PMin_progress
Claim restated:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Progress evidence: NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025, directing a coordinated, multi-agency effort to deny Iran all paths to a nuclear weapon and to disrupt its revenue streams. The memo assigns lead roles to the Treasury, State, and other agencies to pursue sanctions, export controls, and enforcement against Iran and its proxies (NSPM-2 text, Feb 4, 2025).
Additional actions indicating ongoing implementation: In December 2025, the Treasury announced further OFAC designations targeting Iran’s shadow fleet—vessels and entities involved in moving
Iranian petroleum products—explicitly tying the action to NSPM-2 and the goal of depriving Iran of revenue from its oil sector.
Enforcement-focused evidence: FinCEN and Treasury guidance and actions in 2025–2026 illustrate a continuing, robust sanctions-enforcement campaign aimed at Iran’s revenue networks (e.g., FinCEN advisory 2025-06-06 on illicit oil smuggling; Treasury press releases detailing designation campaigns linked to NSPM-2).
Reliability note: The sources cited are official
U.S. government documents and agencies (White House NSPM-2 memorandum; Treasury OFAC actions; FinCEN guidance), supporting an ongoing implementation status rather than a completed one.
Update · Feb 02, 2026, 07:54 PMin_progress
Restatement: NSPM-2 directs maximum pressure on
Iran to deny revenue funding malign activities, and the State Department indicates ongoing implementation as part of this policy. Evidence of progress: A January 2026 sanctions package targeted illicit
Iranian petroleum traders and the shadow fleet, tied to NSPM-2, showing continued enforcement activity. Current status: No completion date has been announced; White House and State Department guidance describe ongoing, multi-agency actions to constrain Iranian revenue and influence. Reliability: Sources are official government communications (White House NSPM-2 memo; State Department press releases), which reliably reflect policy direction and actions but do not provide independent verification of effectiveness.
Update · Feb 02, 2026, 05:05 PMin_progress
Restatement of claim:
The United States will continue to implement NSPM-2, directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. The current administration has reaffirmed this approach and continued sanctions enforcement against Iran’s financial networks and energy sectors (State Dept statement, 2026-01-30; Treasury actions, 2025-12).
Progress evidence: State Department sanctions on
Iranian officials for suppressing protests (2026-01-30) show continued NSPM-2–driven enforcement. Treasury sanctions actions in late 2025 target Iran’s petroleum revenue and sanctions-evasion networks, aligning with NSPM-2 objectives. These steps indicate ongoing implementation rather than a completed program.
Completion status: No public evidence of a formal termination or completion date for NSPM-2. Available actions demonstrate ongoing policy execution and incremental pressure on revenues, without a declared end state.
Dates and milestones: Key items include 2026-01-30 sanction designations and 2025-12 Treasury actions on petroleum-related sanctions and evasion networks, reflecting continued NSPM-2 activity. No single completion milestone has been announced.
Source reliability note: Primary
U.S. government sources (State Department and Treasury) provide authoritative statements of policy direction and enforcement actions; external analyses vary on impact but do not contradict ongoing NSPM-2 implementation.
Update · Feb 02, 2026, 03:28 PMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2, directing the imposition of maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues funding its destabilizing activities. The State Department stated on 2026-01-30 that the United States will continue to implement NSPM-2 and apply the measures designed to deprive
Iran of revenue for its malign activities. This framing confirms ongoing policy direction but does not announce a completion milestone or date.
Evidence of progress:
U.S. policy appears to be continuing along the NSPM-2 framework, with public statements indicating adherence to the maximum-pressure approach and related sanction measures. In practice, U.S. actions consistent with NSPM-2 have involved broad sanctions and financial restrictions aimed at Iran’s revenue streams, coordinated across agencies, and regularly updated in official statements and sanctions lists. The 2026 State Department release signals continuation rather than new milestones or end dates.
Completion status: There is no defined completion date for NSPM-2, and no official notice of full completion. The claim that the measures “are carried out by relevant U.S. agencies” remains an ongoing practice, with periodic enhancements and renewals of sanctions and enforcement actions rather than a discrete end-point.
Dates and milestones: The principal milestone evidenced in the provided material is the 2026-01-30 State Department statement reaffirming continued implementation of NSPM-2. There are no publicly announced termination or completion events or dates tied to the memorandum in the sources reviewed.
Reliability of sources: The core source is an official State Department release (State.gov), which is a primary and authoritative authority on U.S. policy, sanctions, and NSPM-2 posture. Where applicable, corroboration from Treasury sanctions announcements would strengthen the picture, but the available material centers on ongoing policy direction rather than a detached progress report. The assessment remains neutral and, given the lack of a formal completion date, classifies the status as in_progress.
Update · Feb 02, 2026, 01:38 PMin_progress
Claim restatement:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues funding its malign activities.
Progress evidence: The State Department’s January 30, 2026 release confirms continued NSPM-2 implementation and describes sanctions and enforcement actions carried out under related executive orders that support depriving
Iran of revenue.
Completion status: There is no announced completion date or end state; NSPM-2 actions are described as ongoing measures carried out by relevant
U.S. agencies.
Dates and milestones: The key milestone is the January 30, 2026 statement reaffirming continuation of NSPM-2 and the associated sanctions framework; no final completion date is provided.
Source reliability note: The primary source is the U.S. Department of State, an official government outlet, with corroboration from Treasury-designated actions linked to Iran sanctions.
Overall assessment: Based on the official statement, NSPM-2 remains active and its implementation is continuing, but no closure or goal completion date is specified.
Update · Feb 02, 2026, 12:04 PMin_progress
Summary of the claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing the imposition of maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Evidence of progress: NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025, directing sanctions enforcement and measures to reduce
Iran’s revenue streams. A January 2026 State Department statement confirms continued implementation and new sanctions actions under NSPM-2.
Current status: The objective to deprive Iran of revenue underpinning its malign activities is being pursued through ongoing sanctions and enforcement. No formal end date or completion milestone has been announced; implementation is described as ongoing.
Key milestones: February 4, 2025 saw the NSPM-2 directive; subsequent sanctions actions and official statements through January 2026 reflect continued execution of the memorandum’s directions.
Reliability: The sources are official government documents and statements (White House NSPM-2 memorandum; State Department press release), providing direct confirmation of policy and status. Their credibility is high for tracking government actions, though they reflect the administering administration’s perspective.
Follow-up considerations: A future update could track quantifiable impacts on Iran’s revenue, such as changes in oil exports and financial enforcement outcomes, to assess effectiveness on a regular basis.
Update · Feb 02, 2026, 09:28 AMin_progress
Claim restated:
The United States will continue to implement NSPM-2 to impose maximum pressure on
Iran and deprive the regime of revenues that fund malign activities. The White House and
U.S. government sources indicate NSPM-2 was issued in early 2025 to restore or maintain a broad maximum-pressure approach targeting Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missiles, sanctions evasion, and malign influence, including via Iran’s oil sector. Evidence of progress consists of ongoing sanctions enforcement and policy actions outlined in official materials from 2025 and 2026, with agencies directed to pursue measures that disrupt
Iranian revenue streams and support for proxies. No formal completion date is provided; the completion condition remains contingent on the continued execution of these measures rather than a discrete end-state being declared achieved. In evaluating source reliability, official government documents (White House, GovInfo) and the State Department briefing are primary, while analyses such as IranWatch offer contextual summaries; cross-checking shows consistent framing of NSPM-2 as a continuing program rather than a one-off action. Overall, the available materials describe an ongoing, multi-agency effort rather than a completed project as of early 2026.
Update · Feb 02, 2026, 04:56 AMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Publicly available official documents indicate NSPM-2 was reaffirmed and reimplemented in 2025, with a broad directive to impose maximum pressure on Iran across multiple government levers. This is reflected in the White House memorandum released February 4, 2025, which outlines comprehensive sanctions, export-control, and diplomatic steps aimed at denying Iran all paths to a nuclear weapon and countering its malign influence.
The policy framework emphasizes sanctions enforcement, export controls, and diplomatic isolation to deny Iran all paths to a nuclear weapon and to counter its malign influence. It directs agencies like the Treasury, State, and others to tighten financial restrictions, strengthen enforcement, and pursue related legal and regulatory actions.
As of early 2026, there is no indicated completion date or final milestone signaling full completion of NSPM-2; implementation remains an ongoing government program with periodic reviews and updates. The administration has described the effort as a continuous, whole-of-government approach rather than a one-off action.
Progress is evidenced by continued public articulation of NSPM-2 goals and ongoing actions by multiple agencies, but explicit, verifiable milestones or end dates have not been published. Analysts should monitor subsequent White House presidential actions and agency enforcement reports for measurable outcomes like sanctions listings, enforcement actions, or treaty-related steps.
Source reliability varies by document; official White House materials provide the core policy framework, while other outlets may summarize or interpret these actions. Given the accountable nature of the sources, the information reflects formal policy rather than speculative reporting.
Update · Feb 02, 2026, 02:48 AMin_progress
Restatement of claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2) to impose maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime and deprive it of revenues funding its malign activities.
Evidence of progress: On January 23, 2026, the State Department announced sanctions on eight entities and nine vessels in
Iran’s shadow fleet, aimed at denying the regime resources to oppress
Iranians and fund its malign activities, with NSPM-2 explicitly referenced. A January 30, 2026 State Department statement reiterates NSPM-2’s role and ties it to ongoing Treasury actions under
Executive Order authorities.
Current status and completion prospects: The NSPM-2 directive remains in effect, being operationalized through successive sanctions and financial measures. The January 2026 actions illustrate continued use of NSPM-2 to restrict Iran’s revenue streams, but no final completion date has been announced; implementation is described as ongoing.
Milestones and reliability: Key milestones include the January 23 and January 30, 2026 actions by State and Treasury reflecting NSPM-2’s continuing implementation. The actions align with the policy goal of depriving the regime of funds for destabilizing activities. Primary sources are official
U.S. government releases, which provide contemporaneous documentation of the program’s trajectory.
Update · Feb 02, 2026, 12:57 AMin_progress
Restatement of claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues funding malign activities.
Evidence of progress: A January 23, 2026 State Department release confirms continued NSPM-2 implementation via sanctions on illicit
Iranian petroleum networks to cut revenue streams. The December 2025 Treasury release notes ongoing, robust sanctions aimed at enforcing maximum economic pressure under NSPM-2. These actions indicate active, ongoing policy execution rather than a completed program.
Progress toward completion: There is no publicly announced completion date for NSPM-2, and agencies describe ongoing enforcement and expansion of designations and penalties. The approach remains open-ended, with iterative sanctions rather than a terminal milestone.
Key dates and milestones: NSPM-2 was reaffirmed in 2025 and cited in 2026 as the framework for Iran-related sanctions. Milestones include sanctions designations and penalties announced in 2025–2026; no final termination date has been stated.
Source reliability and neutrality: Primary statements come from
U.S. government sources (State Department, Treasury, White House), supporting the claim’s status as ongoing policy rather than a completed action.
Update · Feb 01, 2026, 10:49 PMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing the imposition of maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund its destabilizing and malign activities. Evidence of progress: A January 30, 2026 State Department release reaffirms NSPM-2 and describes ongoing actions to deprive
Iran of funding for malign activities, signaling continuing implementation of the policy framework (State.gov, Jan 30, 2026). Current status: Actions referenced are ongoing rather than a finished milestone; the completion condition—NSPM-2 measures carried out by relevant agencies—appears to be an active policy program. Dates and milestones: The action centers on a 2026 sanctions move and the continued adherence to NSPM-2 without a new end date; it cites EO authorities (13553, 13224, 13902) as enforcement vehicles (State.gov, Jan 30, 2026). Reliability note: The primary source is an official government channel, providing a reliable account of stated policy and actions, though independent verification of each designation would require additional documents (Treasury sanctions press releases, Federal Register notices). Conclusion: Based on the State Department release, NSPM-2 remains an active framework with sanctions-related measures being carried out, i.e., in_progress.
Update · Feb 01, 2026, 08:48 PMin_progress
Restatement of the claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing the imposition of maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Evidence of progress: NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025, directing agencies to tighten enforcement of Iran sanctions and to pursue measures that deny Iran revenue (NSPM-2 text). In January 2026, the State Department announced sanctions on eight entities and nine vessels in Iran’s shadow fleet, explicitly tying the action to NSPM-2’s objective of depriving the regime of funding for repression (State Department press release, Jan 23, 2026).
Context on ongoing action: Treasury and other agencies have pursued robust enforcement, including actions to restrict Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical revenue streams and to target sanction evasion networks (Treasury/agency materials referenced in official briefings; NSPM-2 framework calls for continuous enforcement).
Milestones and timeline: The February 2025 NSPM-2 issuance, followed by 2026 sanctions actions, illustrate continued implementation, but there is no published completion date; the policy is described as ongoing enforcement rather than a discrete finish.
Source reliability and notes: Core claims rest on official
U.S. government documents and statements (White House NSPM-2 memorandum, State Department press release, Treasury enforcement materials). While independent corroboration is limited, the actions align with the government’s stated policy and are publicly documented.
Follow-up: If new sanctions actions or a stated completion date for NSPM-2 are announced, a follow-up assessment should confirm whether revenue-denial measures have achieved a tangible, end-state level of funding disruption for Iran.
Update · Feb 01, 2026, 07:17 PMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2, directing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund its malign activities. NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025, establishing a framework to deny
Iran all revenue paths and to intensify sanctions enforcement. These measures are intended to be carried out across multiple agencies to constrain Iran's capabilities.
Update · Feb 01, 2026, 04:52 PMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues funding its malign activities. Public officials indicate this framework remains in effect and further actions are being pursued. In other words, the commitment is ongoing rather than completed.
Multiple official statements confirm NSPM-2 is being actively implemented as of early 2026. On January 30, 2026, the State Department announced sanctions actions that expressly reference continuing to implement NSPM-2 to deprive the regime of revenue that funds its destabilizing activities. This status aligns with ongoing use of the memorandum to guide sanctions and related measures.
A concrete set of milestones accompanies the ongoing effort, including sanctions on
Iranian officials responsible for suppressing protests and an Iranian investor involved in embezzlement, issued under Executive Order authorities (E.O. 13553, 13224, and 13902) connected to the NSPM-2 framework. These actions illustrate how NSPM-2 is operationalized through interagency sanctions and enforcement steps.
Source reliability is high in this instance, with the primary validation coming from the U.S. State Department’s January 30, 2026 press statement and related Treasury authorities. The reporting is consistent with the broader
U.S. stance of maintaining maximum-pressure policies toward Iran and coordinating across agencies. Given that policy implementation is ongoing and subject to evolving sanctions regimes, the status remains in_progress rather than complete or failed.
Update · Feb 01, 2026, 03:01 PMin_progress
Claim restatement:
The United States will continue to implement NSPM-2, directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues funding its malign activities. Foundation documents show NSPM-2 was issued to impose maximum pressure and to deny Iran all paths to a nuclear weapon, with a broader mandate to disrupt Iran’s malign influence.
Evidence of progress: The White House published NSPM-2 on February 4, 2025, detailing the policy directions across Treasury, State, Defense, and other agencies to implement maximum pressure and choke revenue streams (OFAC, export controls, and related enforcement). This establishes the policy framework and specific agency responsibilities for immediate and ongoing actions.
Status of completion: By late 2025,
U.S. authorities publicly described ongoing enforcement efforts under NSPM-2, including targeted sanctions against Iran’s petroleum sector and shadow fleet. Treasury OFAC’s December 18, 2025 action explicitly extends pressure on Iran’s oil export network and designates entities linked to illicit revenue, aligning with NSPM-2 objectives.
Milestones and dates: February 4, 2025 (NSPM-2 issuance); December 18, 2025 (OFAC sanctions targeting
Iranian petroleum shipments and related entities). These milestones indicate continued implementation rather than final completion, consistent with the stated completion condition being ongoing enforcement rather than a closed-end project.
Reliability note: The White House official NSPM-2 release is a primary source for policy direction and agency responsibilities; Treasury’s OFAC press release provides concrete enforcement actions under the NSPM-2 framework. Both sources are consistent and reflect standard interagency execution of sanctions policy, though the broader geopolitical context remains dynamic and subject to executive-level adjustments.
Update · Feb 01, 2026, 01:13 PMin_progress
Claim restated:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its destabilizing and malign activities.
Evidence of progress: On January 30, 2026, the State Department reaffirmed NSPM-2 implementation and described ongoing measures under related authorities to deprive Iran of revenue that funds its malign activities. Concurrently, the Treasury Department announced new sanctions targeting
Iranian officials and entities tied to repression and illicit finance, framed as support for the NSPM-2 strategy (OFAC press release). These actions show continued policy execution rather than a conclusion of NSPM-2.
Current status relative to completion: The described sanctions and related actions indicate NSPM-2 remains active and being implemented, but there is no designated completion date or milestone signaling a final end. The completion condition—NSPM-2-directed measures to deprive the regime of revenue—remains in effect and ongoing as of the latest statements.
Reliability and context: The sources are primary
U.S. government communications (State Department and Treasury) detailing official policy and enforcement actions. This supports a reading of NSPM-2 as an enduring program aimed at pressure and revenue denial, not a completed project. The reporting aligns with the government’s public stance and recent sanction activity.
Update · Feb 01, 2026, 11:52 AMin_progress
Summary of the claim:
The United States will continue to implement NSPM-2, directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. The State Department statement (Jan 30, 2026) explicitly affirms continued NSPM-2 implementation and ties current sanctions to depriving Iran of revenue linked to its malign activities.
Evidence of progress:
U.S. sanctions actions have continued in 2026, with the Treasury’s OFAC designations targeting
Iranian officials, bankers, and illicit financial networks; these actions are described as enforcing NSPM-2 and restricting Iran’s revenue channels (Treasury press releases Jan 15 and Jan 23, 2026; State Department materials referencing OFAC actions).
Current status of completion: There is ongoing sanctioning and enforcement activity, but no public indication that all NSPM-2-directed measures have been completed or that Iran’s revenue streams have been fully eliminated. NSPM-2 is portrayed as an ongoing campaign rather than a single finished milestone.
Dates and milestones: Key recent milestones include the Jan 15, 2026 Treasury OFAC designations related to the crackdown apparatus, the Jan 23, 2026 sanctions on illicit petroleum traders, and the Jan 30, 2026 State Department statement reinforcing NSPM-2’s continuing role.
Source reliability note: The core evidence comes from official U.S. government outlets (State Department and Treasury/OFAC), which provide contemporaneous, primary documentation of sanctions actions and NSPM-2 policy posture. Independent outlets corroborate the ongoing nature of measures but are secondary.
Follow-up assessment: A quarterly check on OFAC designation lists and Treasury press releases would confirm whether NSPM-2 measures progress toward reducing Iran’s revenue streams or if new authorities were added.
Update · Feb 01, 2026, 09:45 AMin_progress
Claim restatement:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Progress evidence: NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025, directing
U.S. agencies to tighten enforcement of sanctions and pursue additional measures to deny Iran revenue and funding for destabilizing activities (White House NSPM-2 page; associated policy materials). Since then, the administration has publicly connected sanctions actions to NSPM-2, including oil-trade restrictions and targeted sanctions announced in 2025–2026 (State Department and Treasury communications; e.g., sanctions campaigns referenced in January 2026 actions).
Current status: The claim remains ongoing but not complete; NSPM-2 is framed as a continuing policy instrument with no stated completion date. Concrete milestones include subsequent sanctions actions targeting
Iranian oil revenues and enforcement actions by Treasury and related agencies, with ongoing updates into 2026 (Treasury press releases; State Department sanction announcements).
Reliability note: Primary sources include the White House (NSPM-2) and U.S. government briefings (State Department/Treasury) describing enforcement actions tied to NSPM-2. These are official, high-reliability sources, though later reporting from think tanks or foreign policy outlets should be treated with appropriate scrutiny for perspective. Overall, the evidence supports that NSPM-2 remains active and its measures are being pursued, rather than a completed program.
Follow-up context: If the aim is to confirm ongoing progress or completion, monitoring ongoing Treasury and State Department sanction actions and any NSPM-2 implementation reports will be necessary; a future update should indicate whether new measures have fully deprived Iran of targeted revenue streams or remain in implementation.
Update · Feb 01, 2026, 04:45 AMin_progress
Claim restated:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. Evidence of progress: On January 30, 2026, the State Department announced sanctions targeting
Iranian officials and an investor, reiterating NSPM-2’s directive to deprive
Tehran of revenue for malign activities, and noting related authorities and Treasury actions. Status: These measures illustrate ongoing implementation rather than a completed end-state, consistent with NSPM-2 being a continuing policy framework. Reliability: The sources are official
U.S. government communications (State Department press release; White House NSPM-2 action page) that describe policy intent and carried-out actions.
Update · Feb 01, 2026, 02:57 AMin_progress
Claim restated:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund its malign activities. Evidence of policy: NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025, establishing the overarching objective of denying
Iran all paths to a nuclear weapon and countering Iran’s malign influence, with enforcement led by multiple agencies including the Treasury and State.
Progress toward the claim: Since NSPM-2, the Administration has sustained a sanctions-focused approach, including actions designed to disrupt Iran’s petroleum revenues and sanction evasion networks. Public statements and agency actions indicate ongoing implementation and enforcement rather than a completed package. There is no publicly announced end date; the framework remains active and responsive to Iran’s behavior and evasion tactics.
Completion status: There is no completion milestone publicly declared. The measures described in NSPM-2 are framed as an ongoing campaign, with periodic designations and policy updates rather than a one-off completion.
Milestones and concrete actions: On January 23, 2026, the State Department announced sanctions on illicit petroleum traders to support the people of Iran, citing NSPM-2 as underpinning the campaign. On January 30, 2026, Treasury announced sanctions targeting Iranian regime officials and a broader set of entities connected to repression and corruption, reinforcing the NSPM-2 workflow.
Source reliability: The White House NSPM-2 memorandum provides formal policy language and objectives. Treasury and State Department actions are consistent with NSPM-2 objectives and provide verifiable, public milestones. Reuters reporting confirmed related sanctions activity, adding independent corroboration of ongoing enforcement.
Overall assessment: The claim is currently in_progress, with concrete, ongoing actions that align with NSPM-2, but no declared completion; the program appears to adapt to evolving sanctions enforcement and Iranian behavior.
Update · Feb 01, 2026, 12:52 AMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenue used to fund its malign activities. It asserts that NSPM-2 will guide the measures and policy actions across relevant agencies to that end. The statement frames NSPM-2 as an ongoing, active policy rather than a completed program. It relies on the understanding that NSPM-2 provides a framework for sanctions, export controls, and diplomatic pressure to block
Iranian revenue streams (WH NSPM-2, 2025; State Department press statement, 2026-01-30).
Update · Jan 31, 2026, 10:50 PMin_progress
Claim restated:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing imposing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund its malign activities.
Evidence of progress: On January 30, 2026, the U.S. Department of State announced sanctions on Iranian officials responsible for violent repression and corruption, explicitly stating that the United States will continue to implement NSPM-2 to deprive the regime of revenues funding its malign activities (press statement, State Department). Treasury also issued a sanctions release the same day designating Iranian regime figures for violent repression and corruption, aligning with NSPM-2 objectives (Treasury press release).
Current status and completion condition: The NSPM-2-directed measures—primarily sanctions and financial enforcement aimed at cutting revenue streams for
Iran—remain active and ongoing as of the latest official disclosures. There is no publicly stated end date or final completion milestone; the actions are described as continuing under NSPM-2, with related designations and enforcement actions continuing to be employed as warranted (State Department and Treasury announcements).
Milestones and reliability: The key concrete steps cited are high-profile sanctions designations of Iranian security officials and a related Iranian investor, tied to broader efforts to choke funding for malign activities. The sources cited are official
U.S. government communications (State Department press statement and Treasury press release), which strengthens reliability but reflects ongoing policy implementation rather than a discrete, completed end-state. The reliability of these sources is high, though NSPM-2 actions may evolve with new designations and policy adjustments over time.
Update · Jan 31, 2026, 08:44 PMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), aiming to impose maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenue that funds malign activities. The White House NSPM-2 memorandum explicitly directs hardened sanctions enforcement and measures to deny Iran all revenue paths, with ongoing implementation by multiple agencies (Treasury, State, Defense, etc.). A State Department/White House release dated February 4, 2025 outlined the policy and implementation framework, reinforcing that NSPM-2 remains active and ongoing.
Evidence of progress: Public actions since NSPM-2’s release show continued enforcement efforts, including sanctions designations and enforcement campaigns by the Treasury Department to cut off
Iranian revenue streams (e.g., OFAC actions and related FinCEN coordination) as part of the mandated maximum pressure approach. Treasury press materials in 2025–2026 confirm ongoing, intensified enforcement against Iranian networks and revenue sources in line with NSPM-2. The administration has also pursued diplomatic efforts to isolate Iran and to curb its oil exports, consistent with the memorandum’s objectives.
Current status relative to completion: There is no published, definitive completion date or end state for NSPM-2; completion conditions depend on sustained, comprehensive enforcement and global alignment against Iran’s revenue streams. The available sources indicate ongoing, evolving efforts rather than a concluded program, with multiple milestones expected over time (sanctions expansions, export controls, and international alignment). The reliability of sources (White House, Treasury, and State Department communications) supports a current in_progress assessment, rather than complete or failed.
Notes on reliability and milestones: Primary sources include the White House NSPM-2 memorandum (Feb 4, 2025) and subsequent Treasury enforcement actions (2025–2026), which reliably reflect policy direction and ongoing implementation. State Department/State.gov communications (Jan 30, 2026) reiterate commitment to NSPM-2 and its measures. Given the lack of a fixed end date and the continued cadence of sanctions and enforcement, monitoring reports should track new designations, oil-export controls, and international coordination milestones as concrete progress markers.
Update · Jan 31, 2026, 07:11 PMin_progress
Restatement of claim:
The United States will continue NSPM-2, directing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund malign activities. The NSPM-2 memorandum itself sets out a comprehensive sanctions and enforcement program for denying
Iran all paths to a nuclear weapon and countering its malign influence, with explicit agency roles for Treasury, State, Defense, and others. Official guidance and the February 4, 2025 NSPM-2 memorandum frame ongoing implementation rather than a one-off action. Multiple official sources describe continuing, aggressive enforcement as policy.
Update · Jan 31, 2026, 04:46 PMin_progress
Restatement of the claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing the imposition of maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund destabilizing and malign activities. The State Department explicitly ties today’s actions to NSPM-2 and states the administration will continue implementing the memorandum’s revenue-denial objectives.
Progress evidence: On January 30, 2026, the State Department announced sanctions targeting Iranian officials responsible for suppressing protests, designating Iranian security personnel, and an investor involved in embezzlement. The release emphasizes NSPM-2 as the framework for continuing maximum-pressure measures, and it notes related actions pursuant to E.O. 13553, E.O. 13224, and E.O. 13902, signaling ongoing, multi-agency enforcement connected to the NSPM-2 mandate. Treasury has also publicly tied subsequent sanctions and actions to NSPM-2 in later statements.
Current status and completion assessment: The NSPM-2 program appears to be operating in an ongoing, multi-agency enforcement mode rather than having a discrete, completed milestone. The State Department’s January 2026 action describes continued implementation of NSPM-2, with designations designed to disrupt
Iran’s revenue streams and support networks. There is no publicly stated end date or final completion condition for NSPM-2; progress is evidenced by repeated sanctions and financial controls.
Dates and milestones: The principal milestone cited here is the January 30, 2026 sanctions package and the reaffirmation that NSPM-2 directs maximum pressure to deprive Iran of funding for malign activities. Treasury and other agencies have issued or referenced related measures in 2025–2026, indicating an ongoing campaign rather than a conclude-and-wrap-up scenario.
Source reliability note: The primary source is the U.S. Department of State press release (official government communications, January 30, 2026), which directly states NSPM-2’s ongoing implementation. Corroborating detail appears in Treasury press materials and White House NSPM-2 communications, providing a coherent government-wide account of the program and its enforcement actions. These sources collectively support a status of ongoing activity rather than completed rollout.
Update · Jan 31, 2026, 02:44 PMin_progress
The claim states that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), aiming to impose maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025, establishing a broad policy framework to deny Iran all paths to a nuclear weapon and to counter its malign influence. The claim is that this direction remains active and ongoing across relevant agencies. There is no specified completion date for NSPM-2, reflecting its status as a continuing policy rather than a discrete, finite project.
Evidence of progress includes the White House NSPM-2 memorandum detailing policy directions and the Treasury-led sanctions enforcement cascade associated with Iran, consistent with the memorandum’s aims. In early 2026, the State Department confirmed continued sanctions campaigns targeting Iran’s petroleum networks in support of NSPM-2, including actions announced January 23, 2026. The State Department press release explicitly ties these measures to NSPM-2 and to the broader objective of denying the regime revenue, demonstrating ongoing implementation rather than a completed milestone.
Progress appears to be ongoing but not complete, as NSPM-2 is framed as a permanent, multi-agency effort rather than a one-off action with a fixed finish line. The actions taken to date focus on sanctions, enforcement, and revenue-denial strategies across Treasury, State, and related agencies. No explicit end date or final completion condition is provided, consistent with NSPM-2’s nature as a long-term policy instrument.
Notes on source reliability: the White House memorandum representing NSPM-2 and the State Department press releases are official
U.S. government communications and provide primary documentation of policy aims and actions. These sources align in describing a continuing, multi-year campaign rather than a completed project. Given the policy’s breadth and multi-agency scope, attribution to ongoing enforcement and sanctions activity is appropriate and consistent with standard government reporting.
Update · Jan 31, 2026, 01:01 PMin_progress
Restatement of claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues funding its malign activities. The State Department press statement reiterates this intent amid sanctions actions against
Iranian officials and entities involved in repression and illicit financing. This frames NSPM-2 as an ongoing policy driver rather than a one-time action (State Dept, Jan 30, 2026).
Progress evidence: The Administration has publicly designated Iranian officials responsible for the crackdown on protests under NSPM-2 authorities, with related actions under E.O. 13553, 13224, and 13902. Treasury OFAC actions on January 30, 2026 explicitly linked to NSPM-2, targeting regime figures and entities connected to financial networks that fund malign activities (OFAC press release, Jan 30, 2026; State Dept press statement, Jan 30, 2026). Earlier in January 2026, Treasury announced sanctions against additional Iranian actors linked to repression and corruption, reinforcing the ongoing campaign (Treasury press release, Jan 15, 2026).
Completion status: There is no completed end-state or milestone marking NSPM-2 as finished. Rather, these sanctions and designations constitute ongoing execution of NSPM-2’s core strategy—maximizing economic pressure to disrupt Iran’s revenue streams. The pattern of successive sanctions in January 2026 demonstrates continuation rather than closure of the policy (State Dept; Treasury OFAC).
Reliability note: The sources used are official
U.S. government communications (State Department, Department of the Treasury) and provide concrete actions tied explicitly to NSPM-2. While these actions reflect continued enforcement, they do not themselves measure broader strategic outcomes (e.g., revenue disruption or behavioral change by
Tehran) and should be interpreted as ongoing policy implementation rather than a completed program (State Dept; Treasury OFAC).
Update · Jan 31, 2026, 11:20 AMin_progress
What the claim states:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund malign activities. The State Department signaled ongoing actions under NSPM-2 in its January 30, 2026 press release, linking sanctions and other measures to the memorandum’s framework. The completion condition would be fully carrying out all NSPM-2 directed measures across relevant
U.S. agencies, which remains a live process as of early 2026. Overall, the claim describes an ongoing policy posture rather than a one-time act.
Progress evidence: The State Department statement explicitly notes continued implementation of NSPM-2 and describes sanctions on Iranian officials for human rights abuses, funding of malign activities, and related enforcement authorities. The action relies on Executive Orders (E.O. 13553, E.O. 13224, E.O. 13902) and Treasury-designated measures, indicating concrete, ongoing steps aligned with NSPM-2. Media coverage of these sanctions corroborates that agency actions are proceeding under the NSPM-2 framework, with the January 2026 timing marking a recent milestone. No single completion milestone is announced, reflecting a continuing policy program.
Progress assessment: There is clear evidence of ongoing measures (sanctions and related enforcement) under NSPM-2, but the memorandum’s full set of directed actions across all relevant agencies remains in progress rather than completed. The absence of a defined end date for NSPM-2’s actions means the status is best described as active implementation ongoing through 2026. Evaluators should monitor subsequent Treasury and State Department updates for additional designated individuals, sectors targeted, and policy refinements.
Milestones and dates: The key documented milestone is the January 30, 2026 State Department press release tying current sanctions to NSPM-2 and the referenced authorities. Related Treasury releases and White House actions would provide additional milestones, such as new designations or expanded sectoral measures, as they occur. Given the ongoing nature of sanctions regimes and
Iran-related policy tools, multiple future milestones are expected rather than a single finish date.
Source reliability note: The primary source is an official State Department press release dated January 30, 2026, which explicitly reiterates NSPM-2 and describes concrete actions. Cross-checks with Treasury Department announcements and White House actions would further corroborate the ongoing implementation. Taken together, the sources are official, contemporaneous, and aligned with established U.S. sanction authorities.
Update · Jan 31, 2026, 09:43 AMin_progress
Claim restated:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), aiming to impose maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. Current status: NSPM-2 was reintroduced and activated in early 2025, with the White House confirming a restoration of maximum pressure on Iran and Treasury guidance to push Iran’s oil exports toward zero. Evidence of ongoing implementation includes subsequent Treasury actions in 2025–2026 targeting Iran’s petroleum revenue and sanctions regime (OFAC) that continue to constrain
Iranian revenue streams and enforce NSPM-2 objectives. Milestones and progress: sanctions on vessels and entities linked to Iranian petroleum exports have been expanded under NSPM-2, with official statements indicating continued enforcement and policy evolution through 2025–2026. Source reliability: official White House materials, Treasury press releases, and OFAC designations provide direct, primary evidence of policy continuation and enforcement. Overall assessment: NSPM-2-related measures remain active and are being carried forward through ongoing sanctions and regulatory actions, indicating progress toward the stated goal, while remaining subject to future administration updates and adjustments.
Update · Jan 31, 2026, 05:29 AMin_progress
Restated claim:
The United States will continue to implement NSPM-2, directing maximum pressure on
Iran to deprive the regime of revenues that fund its malign activities. The White House framing of NSPM-2 in February 2025 centered on denying Iran a nuclear weapon and countering its malign influence, with explicit instructions for sanctions and enforcement across agencies (NSPM-2 memo and fact sheet) [White House NSPM-2; NSPM-2 fact sheet].
Evidence of progress: In August 2025, the State Department announced sanctions on Iran’s oil network linked to NSPM-2, targeting actors in the oil supply chain to curb revenue and support for
Tehran’s proxies [State Department, Aug 21, 2025]. This action reflects ongoing multi-agency efforts to implement the maximum-pressure strategy.
Additional indicators: Through late January 2026,
U.S. sanctions activity and enforcement—documented by the State Department and Treasury—continued to emphasize maximum economic pressure and revenue denial as core tools of NSPM-2, with ongoing designation and enforcement actions [State Dept./OFAC updates; State Dept press releases].
Current status: There is no final completion milestone publicly announced; NSPM-2’s measures appear to be carried out incrementally, with ongoing sanctions rounds and enforcement. Given the lack of a stated closure date and continuing actions, the completion condition remains in_progress as of 2026-01-30. The reliability of official sources (White House, State Department) supports a cautious, ongoing interpretation of NSPM-2 as an active program rather than a finished project.
Update · Jan 31, 2026, 03:52 AMin_progress
Restatement of claim: The article asserts that
the United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), to impose maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime and deprive it of revenues funding its activities. Evidence of current policy framework: NSPM-2 is publicly established and directs aggressive sanctions enforcement and revenue denial measures across multiple agencies (Treasury, State, etc.), with the aim of blocking
Iran’s oil exports and disrupting its financial networks (DCPD202500223; NSPM-2 text). The White House confirmation and subsequent official summaries indicate the policy remains in effect and is being administered by relevant departments. Progress indicators: The 2025 NSPM-2 deployment document outlines concrete steps (sanctions on entities, enforcement campaigns, export controls, diplomatic isolations) that agencies began executing; public-facing updates describe ongoing enforcement and reviews of licenses and waivers to tighten Iran-related restrictions. Status assessment: There is no publicly stated completion date or closing milestone for NSPM-2; the available records describe an ongoing program with periodic administrative actions rather than a wrapped-up deliverable. Source reliability: The primary sources are official government documents (DCPD/White House materials) and the State Department release; they provide direct policy definitions and timelines, though they reflect government positions and actions rather than independent verification of outcomes. In sum, the claim aligns with an ongoing, policy-driven effort rather than a completed action; continued monitoring of agency announcements and sanctions updates is warranted to mark completion or regression.
Update · Jan 31, 2026, 01:59 AMin_progress
Claim restatement:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues funding malign activities.
Evidence of progress: The White House published NSPM-2 in February 2025 outlining a framework to impose maximum pressure, including sanctions and export controls targeting
Iran’s revenue streams. Subsequent Treasury actions through 2025–2026 describe ongoing enforcement to reduce Iran’s revenue sources under NSPM-2.
Current status: There is no publicly stated completion date; official materials indicate ongoing administration actions to implement NSPM-2 through sanctions, licensing changes, and enforcement. The completion condition—carrying out NSPM-2 directed measures—is therefore best characterized as in_progress at this time.
Milestones and reliability: Key milestones include the February 2025 NSPM-2 publication and follow-on Treasury enforcement into 2025–2026. These sources are primary government documents, supporting a neutral assessment of ongoing implementation rather than a finished program.
Update · Jan 30, 2026, 11:38 PMin_progress
Restatement of claim:
The United States will continue to implement National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing the imposition of maximum pressure on the
Iranian regime to deprive it of revenues that fund its destabilizing and malign activities.
Evidence of progress: On January 30, 2026, the State Department stated that the United States will continue to implement NSPM-2, with today’s actions designating Iranian officials tied to the crackdown on protests and sanctioning entities under related authorities (EOs 13553, 13224, and 13902). This confirms ongoing enforcement actions aligned with NSPM-2’s revenue-deprivation and pressure goals (State Department press release, 2026-01-30).
Additional corroboration: Treasury and State Department actions in January 2026—sanctions on Iranian officials, and sanctions targeting illicit petroleum traders—illustrate continued efforts to constrain
Iran’s revenue streams and financial networks in support of NSPM-2 objectives (Treasury press releases 2026-01-15; State Department 2026-01-23 and 2026-01-30).
Reliability and context: The State Department’s Jan 30, 2026 statement is a primary
U.S. government source detailing NSPM-2 implementation and related sanctions. Treasury press releases and related State Department actions provide cross-checks that these measures are ongoing. These actions indicate sustained enforcement rather than a completed program, consistent with NSPM-2’s ongoing framework.
Original article · Jan 30, 2026