U.S. Renews 1979 Iran National Emergency, Keeping Sanctions in Place

Overview

• The White House filed a one-year extension in the Federal Register on November 6, keeping emergency authorities active beyond November 14, 2025.
• The renewal cites non-normalized relations and references the ongoing process connected to the January 19, 1981 Algiers Accords.
• Trump told reporters that Iran asked whether sanctions could be lifted and said he is open to hearing the request.
• No sanction changes have been announced, and the maximum pressure policy restored on February 4 remains in effect.
• The decision comes after June exchanges involving Israel, Iran and U.S. forces that ended with a ceasefire effective June 24.