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Jimmy Carter: “All persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States in possession or control of properties, not including funds…”

On the recordJanuary 18, 1981
All persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States in possession or control of properties, not including funds and securities, owned by Iran or its agencies, instrumentalities, or controlled entities are licensed, authorized, directed and compelled to transfer such properties, as directed after the effective date of this Order by the Government of Iran, acting through its authorized agent.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Executive Order 12281—United States-Iran Agreement on Release of the American Hostages

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