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Presidential Notice 12170

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran

President Bush extended for one year the national emergency with respect to Iran first declared in 1979 by Executive Order 12170, citing ongoing abnormal diplomatic relations and incomplete implementation of the 1981 Algiers Accords. The continuation is required under the National Emergencies Act and maintains existing sanctions authorities.

Federal Register Open PDF 70 FR 69039

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended

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 in effect beyond November 14, 2005
  • Existing IEEPA sanctions authorities remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication of notice
  • Congressional transmission

Long term

  • Emergency expires November 14, 2006 unless further extended
  • Ongoing implementation of January 19, 1981 agreements with Iran

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation; no new policy direction indicated
  • Vague reference to 'process of implementing' 1981 agreements without specifying unfulfilled obligations
Presidential Notice 12170: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran · Executive Orders