Additional details about U.S. sanctions policy towards Iran are summarized in the fact sheets below. Iran sanctions policy is governed by several pieces of legislation passed by Congress, which are augmented through several Executive Orders signed by successive Presidents.

-04/23/13 Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012

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-02/06/13 Clarifying Guidance: Humanitarian Assistance and Related Exports to the Iranian People

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-11/08/12 Section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012

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-11/08/12 State Department Sanctions Information and Guidance

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-09/28/12 Iran Sanctions Contained in the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act (ITRSHRA)

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-11/25/11 Energy-Related Sanctions Under Executive Order (E.O.) 13590

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-05/23/11 Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act (CISADA)

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