Continuation of Iran Emergency

Notice of March 13, 2001

Continuation of Iran Emergency

On March 15, 1995, by Executive Order 12957, the
President declared a national emergency with respect to
Iran pursuant to the International Emergency Economic
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the
threat to the national security, foreign policy, and
economy of the United States constituted by the actions
and policies of the Government of Iran, including its
support for international terrorism, efforts to
undermine the Middle East peace process, and
acquisition of weapons of mass destruction and the
means to deliver them. On May 6, 1995, the President
issued Executive Order 12959 imposing more
comprehensive sanctions to further respond to this
threat, and on August 19, 1997, the President issued
Executive Order 13059 consolidating and clarifying the
previous orders. The last notice of continuation was
published in the Federal Register on March 14, 2000.

Because the actions and policies of the Government of
Iran continue to threaten the national security,
foreign policy, and economy of the United States, the
national emergency declared on March 15, 1995, must
continue in effect beyond March 15, 2001. Therefore, in
accordance with section 202(d) of the National
Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing
the national emergency with respect to Iran. Because
the emergency declared by Executive Order 12957
constitutes an emergency separate from that declared on
November 14, 1979, by Executive Order 12170, this
renewal is distinct from the emergency renewal of
November 2000. This notice shall be published in the
Federal Register and transmitted to the Congress.

(Presidential Sig.)B

THE WHITE HOUSE,

March 13, 2001.