US Senate Passes New Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia and Iran

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.