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Presidential Notice 13441

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanon

President Trump continued for one year the national emergency with respect to Lebanon originally declared by Executive Order 13441 on August 1, 2007. The continuation maintains sanctions and related measures targeting activities that undermine Lebanese sovereignty, democratic institutions, and stability, including Iran's arms transfers to Hezbollah.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 37561

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Lebanon for 1 year beyond August 1, 2019
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues beyond August 1, 2019
  • Existing sanctions and measures under EO 13441 remain in force

Near term (90d)

  • Annual review and reporting requirements to Congress
  • Potential Treasury/State Department enforcement actions

Long term

  • Continuation expires August 1, 2020 unless renewed again
  • Ongoing structural framework for Lebanon-related sanctions

Risks & tensions

  • Routine statutory continuation under NEA section 202(d); no new policy
  • Maintains pressure on Hezbollah/Iran axis but does not escalate
  • Lebanon political instability may complicate sanctions implementation
Presidential Notice 13441: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanon · Executive Orders