### Question
How does SANCTIONS define NIOC?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 8513*, **NIOC** is defined as:

> the National Iranian Oil Company

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 8513*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 92-COMPREHENSIVE IRAN SANCTIONS, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND DIVESTMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-SANCTIONS**

