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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 President Bush in Executive Order 13441 on August 1, 2007. The continuation cites ongoing threats from Iran's arms transfers to Hizballah and other activities undermining Lebanese sovereignty and regional stability.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 37415

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Lebanon for 1 year beyond August 1, 2018
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond August 1, 2018
  • Existing sanctions and measures under EO 13441 remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication
  • Congressional transmittal

Long term

  • Emergency subject to annual renewal or termination
  • Ongoing sanctions regime continues until lifted

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation under National Emergencies Act; no new policy measures added
  • Cites Iran-Hizballah arms transfers as justification, reflecting ongoing U.S.-Iran regional tensions
Presidential Notice 13441: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanon · Executive Orders