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Presidential Notice 12957

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran

This notice continues for one year the national emergency with respect to Iran originally declared in 1995, despite the JCPOA nuclear agreement that led to lifting of nuclear-related sanctions. Non-nuclear sanctions remain in place, and the President determines Iran's actions still pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economy.

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Iran for 1 year beyond March 15, 2016
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond March 15, 2016
  • Non-nuclear sanctions remain enforceable

Near term (90d)

Long term

  • Emergency authority available through March 15, 2017 (unless renewed again)
  • Continued framework for non-nuclear sanctions enforcement

Risks & tensions

  • Tension between JCPOA nuclear diplomacy and maintained emergency posture
  • Distinguishes this emergency from 1979 hostage crisis emergency (EO 12170)
  • Non-nuclear sanctions continuity may complicate Iran's economic reintegration
Presidential Notice 12957: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran · Executive Orders