Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Iran
Escalates sanctions and other measures against Iran.
Section by Section
What each section does, and how they differ.
Recites the 27-year history of Iran-related national emergencies declared since Executive Order 12957, including sanctions under IEEPA and blocking orders.
Authorizes imposition of additional ad valorem duties on goods from countries that purchase, import, or acquire goods or services from Iran, with Secretary of Commerce making affirmative determinations and Secretary of State deciding tariff rates.
Grants the President authority to modify the order based on additional information, foreign retaliation, or Iranian compliance with U.S. national security objectives.
Directs the Secretary of State to monitor Iran-related circumstances and recommend further action, with the Secretary of Commerce monitoring whether countries acquire Iranian goods or services.
Authorizes Secretaries of State and Commerce and the USTR to implement the order through regulatory action and all IEEPA powers, with agency heads directed to take appropriate measures.
Defines terms including 'goods or services from Iran,' 'indirectly,' 'Iran,' and 'Government of Iran' to include the Central Bank and IRGC.
Sets effective date as 12:01 a.m. EST on February 7, 2026.
Standard severability clause: if a court strikes any provision, the rest of the order stands and other Iran-related emergency actions remain in effect.
Standard boilerplate: preserves existing agency authority, conditions the order on appropriations, and creates no enforceable private rights.