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Notice 12957NoticeG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Notice 12957

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency with respect to Iran originally declared in 1995 under Executive Order 12957, citing Iran's continued support for terrorism, efforts to undermine Middle East peace, and weapons of mass destruction programs. This annual renewal maintains existing sanctions authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 69 FR 12051

Impact dates

  1. Next required renewal decision for national emergency

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Iran for 1 year beyond March 15, 2004
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond March 15, 2004
  • Sanctions authorities under IEEPA remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication of notice
  • Transmittal to Congress

Long term

  • Emergency subject to next annual renewal by March 15, 2005
  • Ongoing sanctions regime against Iran continues

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes extraordinary executive authorities
  • Distinguishes this emergency from 1979 Iran hostage crisis emergency, suggesting layered sanctions architecture
Presidential Notice 12957: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran · Executive Orders