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Presidential Notice 12957

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran

This notice continues 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 proliferation, regional aggression, support for terrorist groups, and activities of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The renewal is distinct from the separate 1979 hostage-crisis emergency and does not alter existing sanctions but maintains the legal foundation for them.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 18527

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, 2024
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond March 15, 2024
  • Legal authority for existing Iran sanctions remains intact

Near term (90d)

  • Annual congressional notification completed
  • Federal Register publication of notice

Long term

  • Emergency authority available through March 15, 2025 (barring further renewal or termination)

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural renewal with no policy change; maintains status quo sanctions architecture
  • Distinguishes this emergency from 1979 hostage crisis emergency to avoid confusion
  • No new sanctions or modifications to existing sanctions framework
Presidential Notice 12957: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran · Executive Orders