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Presidential Notice 12170

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran

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

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 78495

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Iran for 1 year beyond November 14, 2016
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency authority continues uninterrupted beyond November 14, 2016

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Annual review required for continuation beyond November 14, 2017
  • Ongoing sanctions architecture remains in place

Risks & tensions

  • Document notes incomplete implementation of 1981 agreements, suggesting lingering diplomatic friction
  • Timing in November 2016 occurs during presidential transition period, raising questions about future Iran policy direction
Presidential Notice 12170: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran · Executive Orders