Executive Order 13876: Imposing Sanctions With Respect to Iran
President: Donald J. Trump
Authorized targeted sanctions on the Iranian Supreme Leader's office and associated officials or supporters, including property blocking and possible banking restrictions after determinations.
Status: In effect. Is Executive Order 13876 still in effect? Yes. Executive Order 13876 remains part of OFAC’s current Iran sanctions framework. OFAC continues to list it as a legal authority and issued licenses in 2026 covering transactions otherwise prohibited under it. A license authorizes specified transactions; it does not revoke the order. See OFAC Iran sanctions legal framework (opens in a new tab); September 30, 2026 OFAC license publication (opens in a new tab).
What does Executive Order 13876 do?
EO 13876 blocked property and restricted transactions involving specified Iranian officials and entities under national-emergency authorities; Treasury administers the designations.
Later evidence reviewed September 24, 2026: OFAC issued Iran-related General License Y for certain transactions otherwise prohibited by EO 13876; the license was later published in the Federal Register. A narrow license does not revoke the order. OFAC general license Y publication.
Before and after
Before the order
Earlier Iran orders supplied targeted sanctions before these additional designations.
After the order
OFAC issued Iran-related General License Y for certain transactions otherwise prohibited by EO 13876; the license was later published in the Federal Register. A narrow license does not revoke the order.
Who had to do what
| Agency / official | What the signed order directed | Deadline / timing |
|---|---|---|
| Secretary of the Treasury | With State consultation, identify covered Supreme Leader-associated persons and supporters for blocking; may restrict US correspondent/payable-through accounts of foreign banks knowingly facilitating significant transactions for blocked persons. May issue implementing rules and redelegate functions, except for the entry-suspension provision. | No specific deadline stated |
| Secretary of State | Consult on blocking determinations, foreign-bank sanctions, and Treasury implementation. | No specific deadline stated |
| All departments and agencies | Take appropriate measures within their authority to implement the order. | No specific deadline stated |
Source: Signed Federal Register text.
What happened next
EO 13876 signed; its Federal Register publication followed.
OFAC issued Iran-related General License Y for certain transactions otherwise prohibited by EO 13876; the license was later published in the Federal Register. A narrow license does not revoke the order.
Legal and source detail
How it works legally
The Federal Register record identifies EO 13876, its title and signing date. OFAC issued Iran-related General License Y for certain transactions otherwise prohibited by EO 13876; the license was later published in the Federal Register. A narrow license does not revoke the order. The linked source supports this particular later event; it does not establish every present legal or operational effect.
Sources by type
If a source is unavailable, first check the cited publisher or another official repository. The cited publisher remains the authority.
Primary and official sources
Orders, laws, court records and official implementation material.
- OFAC general license Y publication (opens in a new tab) Official record
How we checked this
Last checked against the sources above on September 24, 2026. How we research →