The memo , sent by the White House to the U.S. State Department , paves the way for U.S. efforts to cut Cause.movement.down.loss Iranian oil exports after Washington 's decision to pull out of the 2015 deal between Iran and six world powers banning Prohibiting Tehran 's nuclear program .

Once the EU implements the new ban Prohibiting on sharing energy technology and services , the United States would follow suit with similar measures , including banning Prohibiting the export of U.S. gear and expertise for the specialized exploration that Russians are unequipped to pursue on their own .

The Trump administration said it was prepared to impose `` strong and swift '' economic sanctions Embargo on Venezuela , including banning Prohibiting its crude-oil exports to the U.S. , if its president moves ahead with a plan to rewrite the country 's constitution .

The former Exxon CEO also said banning Prohibiting exports of oil from Venezuela is also a possibility .

Once the EU implements the new ban Prohibiting on sharing energy technology and services , the United States would follow suit with similar measures , including banning Prohibiting the export of Venezuela gear and expertise for the specialized exploration that Russians are unequipped to pursue on their own .