; and (ii) changes in the size of the working and middle classes in Iran, including impacts to the poverty rate in Iran. (F) The growth of unofficial economies controlled by officials of the Iranian regime and members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. (2) What industries in Iran remain unaffected by such sanctions. 12. Miscellaneous provisions (a) Rules of construction (1) Rule of construction on assistance to Palestinians Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prohibit the President from providing assistance that benefits Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza in a manner consistent with United States law, including section 1004(a) of the Taylor Force Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2378c–1(a) ) and sections 620K and 620L of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2378b and 2378c). (2) Rule of construction on availability of existing authorities Nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect the availability of any existing authorities to issue waivers, exceptions, exemptions, licenses, or other authorization. (b) Regulatory authority The President may, not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, prescribe regulations as are necessary for the implementation of this Act. (c) Exceptions (1) Exception relating to intelligence activities Sanctions under this Act shall not apply to any activity subject to the reporting requirements under title V of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq. ) or any authorized intelligence activities of the United States. (2) Exception to comply with international obligations and law enforcement activities Sanctions under this Act shall not apply with respect to an alien if admitting or paroling the alien into the United States is necessary— (A) to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations of the United