On May 21, White House ordered continued OFAC Iraq sanctions.
White House continued for one year, a national emergency and sanctions against Iraq.
Renewal Rationale
By Executive Order 13303 of 2003, a national emergency was declared due to obstacles to orderly reconstruction, restoring and keeping of peace and security in Iraq
These obstacles and those re development of political, administrative, and economic institutions in Iraq continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to US.
Effectiveness
National emergency to continue in effect beyond May 22, 2020, for an additional year.
May 6, 2021 White House Continuation
On May 6, 2021, White House notified of continuation of national emergency re Iraq.
National emergency respecting stabilization of Iraq declared in EO 13303 of May 22, 2003, will continue in effect beyond May 22, 2021 for an additional year, to May 2022.
May 10, 2021 Federal Register
On May 10, 2021, White House published notice of continuation in the federal register.
May 2022 White House Continuation
On May 11, 2022, White House published notice of continuation of national emergency regarding stabilization of Iraq; renewed corresponding sanctions to May 22, 2023.
May 2023 White House Continuation
On May 17, 2023, White House published notice of continuation of national emergency re stabilization of Iraq; renewed corresponding sanctions for 1 year to May 22, 2024.
