IRAN Act

(a) Non‑Exclusion condition for new licenses. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) shall, as a condition of any license, license modification, or market‑access grant issued on or after the date of enactment of this Act, require that the licensee shall refrain from intentionally disabling, degrading, or geo‑blocking satellite or DTC coverage over the land territory of Iran, except—

(1) to the extent specifically required by Federal law, an order of the FCC, or an international coordination agreement designed solely to prevent harmful interference; or

(2) for limited periods necessary to mitigate an imminent threat to the integrity or security of the licensee’s network, provided that normal coverage is restored as soon as practicable.

(b) International advocacy. The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Commerce and the FCC, shall oppose at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) or any successor body any proposal that would compel or encourage geographic exclusion of Iran specifically from satellite or DTC coverage provided by United States–licensed operators.

(c) Reporting requirement. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for 5 years, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing—

(1) actions taken pursuant to subsection (b); and

(2) any instances in which a satellite or DTC operator intentionally excluded coverage of Iran and the basis for such exclusion.

(d) Saving clause. Nothing in this section may be construed to—

(1) authorize any transaction or service that is prohibited under United States sanctions laws or regulations, including those administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury; or

(2) require a licensee to market, sell, activate, or collect payment for services in Iran.