Trump signs memo aiming to block Iran from achieving nuclear weapon

Trump signs memo aiming to block Iran from achieving nuclear weapon
US President Donald Trump looks on as he signs an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, Jan 31, 2025.
PHOTO: Reuters file

WHITE HOUSE — US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Feb 4) signed a presidential memorandum reimposing a tough policy on Iran meant to block the country from achieving a nuclear weapon and to limit its oil exports.

Speaking at the Oval Office in the White House, Trump said Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and that the US has the right to block the sale of Iranian oil to other nations.

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