Continuation of National Emergency Regarding Iran

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

March 7, 2025

foreign policy national security sanctions Iran executive power

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The Frame

What this does

This notice ensures that the legal framework for U.S. sanctions against Iran remains in effect, preventing them from expiring under the National Emergencies Act.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

U.S. Businesses

Companies operating in sectors subject to U.S. sanctions against Iran must continue to comply with restrictions on trade and financial transactions.

Government of Iran

The government remains subject to the economic and security sanctions maintained by the United States.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 7, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

President Donald Trump has extended the concerning Iran for an additional year, maintaining existing sanctions and emergency authorities. This action is taken because the administration maintains that Iranian government policies continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy.

Key Facts

The national emergency regarding Iran was originally declared on March 15, 1995.
The emergency is extended for one year beyond March 15, 2025.
This renewal is distinct from the separate emergency declared on November 14, 1979, regarding the hostage crisis.
The extension is required under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this notice create new sanctions?

No, this notice continues the existing and the associated sanctions framework that has been in place since 1995.

Why is this renewal necessary?

Under the National Emergencies Act, a automatically terminates unless the President publishes a notice in the Federal Register and transmits it to Congress stating that the emergency is to continue in effect.

Why It Matters

This notice ensures that the legal framework for U.S. sanctions against Iran remains in effect, preventing them from expiring under the National Emergencies Act.