A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department revealed details of President Donald Trump's administration's stance on the absence of American exemptions for Iraq, indicating that the maximum pressure on Tehran aims to end the Iranian nuclear threat.

On March 8, the U.S. State Department did not renew the exemption that allows Iraq to import Iranian electricity.

This decision aligns with National Security Presidential Memorandum No. 2, ensuring that Iran is not granted any economic or financial leniency.

The spokesperson explained that "Trump's maximum pressure campaign aims to end the Iranian nuclear threat, reduce its ballistic missile program, and prevent it from supporting terrorist groups.