Revocation of Executive Orders With Respect to Iran
Jan 21, 2016
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Jan 16, 2016
Published on: Jan 21, 2016
Jan 21, 2016
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Jan 16, 2016
Published on: Jan 21, 2016
Summary
Cancels several old punishment orders against Iran and updates another to meet the terms of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal.
What problem does this solve?
The United States had strict rules punishing Iran for its nuclear program, but a 2015 international deal required the U.S. to remove some of them. This order officially cancels several of those old rules to follow the agreement, while also creating new ways to punish Iran for other bad actions.
What does this order do?
Revokes four executive orders on Iran sanctions
Completely cancels Executive Orders 13574, 13590, 13622, and 13645, which had placed various sanctions on Iran.
Amends an existing Iran sanctions order
Changes Executive Order 13628 by removing sections 5 through 7 and section 15, which dealt with specific sanctions.
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Provision of implementation authorities for sanctions outside the scope of the jcpoa.
Authorizes new sanctions for non-nuclear activities
Allows the Secretary of the Treasury to block the property of any person who supports certain Iranian activities not covered by the nuclear deal.
Blocks property of corrupt Iranian officials
Allows blocking the property of any person involved in corruption or stealing goods like food and medicine meant for the Iranian people.
Suspends U.S. entry for sanctioned individuals
Prevents people who are sanctioned under this new order from entering the United States, either as immigrants or visitors.
Who does this affect?
- Government of Iran
- U.S. and international businesses
- Sanctioned individuals and entities
What is the real world impact?
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Fulfills U.S. promises in the Iran nuclear deal
Enacts the U.S. side of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) by lifting specific nuclear-related sanctions, a key requirement of the international agreement.
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Maintains pressure on Iran for non-nuclear issues
Keeps some sanctions and creates new ones for issues like corruption and support for certain groups, ensuring the U.S. can still punish Iran for actions not covered by the nuclear deal.
When does this start?
This order takes effect immediately as of its signing date, January 16, 2016.