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Presidential Notice 12957

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran

President Biden continued for one year the national emergency with respect to Iran originally declared in 1995 under Executive Order 12957, citing ongoing threats from Iran's weapons programs, regional aggression, support for terrorist groups, and activities of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This is a routine statutory renewal required every 365 days under the National Emergencies Act to maintain existing sanctions authorities.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 15595

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, 2023
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency authority continues beyond March 15, 2023
  • Existing sanctions frameworks remain in force

Near term (90d)

  • Annual congressional notification completed
  • Federal Register publication

Long term

  • Emergency authority extends through March 15, 2024 unless renewed again
  • Long-term sanctions architecture on Iran preserved

Risks & tensions

  • Routine renewal with no policy change; maintains status quo but avoids disruption to sanctions regime
  • Explicit distinction from 1979 hostage crisis emergency (EO 12170) suggests careful legal separation of authorities
  • Reference to 'malign activities' language consistent across administrations of both parties
Presidential Notice 12957: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran · Executive Orders