US Senate Passes New Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia and Iran
At a glance
- US Senate passes sanctions bill against Russia and Iran with an 86-11 vote.
- Bill authorizes President Trump to impose 100% tariffs on buyers of Russian energy.
- Separate US sanctions target six Iranian entities over Hormuz attacks.
Story so far
Tensions between the US and Iran are escalating with new legislative and executive actions from Washington. The US has imposed sanctions on Iranian entities following attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Concurrently, the US Senate has advanced a major bill targeting both Iran and Russia, authorizing potential tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy. This comes as some US senators express concern over the potential for a wider conflict, and Iran's president has stated the country will not bow to pressure.
Latest development
The US Senate has passed the "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026" by a vote of 86 to 11, which now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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امریکی سینیٹ نے روس پر نئی پابندیوں اور بھارت پر 100 فیصد ٹیرف کا بل منظور کرلیا
امریکی سینیٹ نے روس اور ایران پر مزید پابندیوں سے متعلق ایک اہم بل 86 کے مقابلے میں 11 ووٹوں سے منظور کر لیا ہے۔
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