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Notice 12170NoticeG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Notice 12170

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency with respect to Iran originally declared in 1979 by Executive Order 12170, citing ongoing abnormal relations and incomplete implementation of the 1981 Algiers Accords. This routine extension maintains existing sanctions and emergency authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 68 FR 64489

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Iran for 1 year
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues beyond November 14, 2003

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authorities remain in effect through November 14, 2004 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural extension; no policy change implied
  • Vague reference to 'process of implementing' 1981 agreements suggests unresolved issues without specifying current obstacles
Presidential Notice 12170: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran · Executive Orders