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President Continues National Emergency Regarding Yemen

Original title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Yemen

May 7, 2026

foreign policynational securityYemeninternational relationssanctions

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The Frame

What this does

This continuation of the means that U.S. sanctions and other measures related to Yemen remain in effect, impacting international relations and potentially U.S. foreign policy objectives in the region.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

United States Government

The executive branch is exercising its authority to maintain national security and foreign policy measures related to Yemen.

Government of Yemen

Certain members of the government are cited as posing a threat, while the overall stability of Yemen is a U.S. foreign policy concern.

Ansar Allah (Houthis)

Their actions are cited as a primary reason for the continuation of the national emergency and associated U.S. measures.

Yemeni People

The document references their legitimate demands and aspirations for a peaceful transition of power, but the ongoing emergency and potential sanctions could impact their lives.

International Community

The continuation of U.S. emergency measures and sanctions related to Yemen will affect international relations and diplomatic efforts in the region.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 7, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

President Donald Trump has continued the concerning Yemen for another year, citing the ongoing threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy posed by the actions of certain Yemeni government members and (Houthis). This action extends the measures initially declared in Executive Order 13611.

Key Facts

  • The national emergency with respect to Yemen, declared in Executive Order 13611 on May 16, 2012, has been continued for one year.
  • The continuation is due to the ongoing threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy posed by the actions of certain members of the Government of Yemen and Ansar Allah (Houthis).
  • These actions are described as obstructing the political process and blocking the implementation of a 2011 agreement for a peaceful transition of power in Yemen.
  • The notice was issued by President Donald Trump on May 7, 2026.
  • The continuation is in accordance with the National Emergencies Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This document announces the continuation of the with respect to Yemen for another year, as declared by President Trump.
Why was the national emergency initially declared?
The was initially declared on May 16, 2012, due to the threat posed by certain members of the Government of Yemen and others who were obstructing Yemen's peace, security, and stability, and blocking a peaceful transition of power.
Who is considered a threat to Yemen's stability according to this document?
The document specifically mentions certain members of the Government of Yemen and , also known as the Houthis, as posing a threat to Yemen's peace, security, and stability.
When does this continuation of the national emergency take effect?
The declared in Executive Order 13611 must continue in effect beyond May 16, 2026, and this notice continues it for one year from that date.

Why It Matters

This continuation of the means that U.S. sanctions and other measures related to Yemen remain in effect, impacting international relations and potentially U.S. foreign policy objectives in the region.

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Discoveries

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temporal pattern90% confidence

Annual Continuation of Yemen Emergency

The document shows a pattern of the U.S. President annually reviewing and continuing the national emergency related to Yemen, first declared in 2012.

May 16, 2012May 16, 2026May 7, 2026
policy shift85% confidence

Sustained U.S. Policy on Yemen

The continuation of the national emergency indicates a sustained U.S. foreign policy stance regarding the stability and security of Yemen, and the perceived threats to U.S. interests.

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Connected Entities

date5-8-26“Filing date for the Federal Register document”Map →
organizationCongress“Recipient of the notice”Map →
organizationExecutive Office of the President“Agency associated with the notice”Map →
otherFR Doc. 2026-09385“Federal Register document number”Map →
other3395-F4-P“Billing code”Map →
locationYemen“Country for which the national emergency is declared”Map →
other50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.“Statutory reference for the International Emergency Economic Powers Act”Map →
dateMay 7, 2026“Date the notice was issued”Map →
dateMay 16, 2026“Date the national emergency would have expired without continuation”Map →
other11:15 am“Filing time for the Federal Register document”Map →
organizationAnsar Allah“Also known as the Houthis, whose actions threaten Yemen's stability”Map →
otherFederal Register“Publication where the notice will be published”Map →
otherNational Emergencies Act“Act providing for the continuation of national emergencies”Map →
other50 U.S.C. 1622(d)“Statutory reference for the continuation of national emergencies”Map →
locationTHE WHITE HOUSE“Location where the notice was issued”Map →
bill_numberExecutive Order 13611“Original executive order declaring the national emergency”Map →
otherInternational Emergency Economic Powers Act“Act under which the national emergency was declared”Map →
dateMay 16, 2012“Date Executive Order 13611 was issued”Map →
personDonald Trump“President who signed the continuation of the national emergency”Map →
dateNovember 23, 2011“Date of an agreement between the Government of Yemen and its opposition”Map →
organizationHouthis“Alternative name for Ansar Allah”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy30
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  • Entertainment10
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