The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Sept. 16 aimed at imposing new sanctions on Russia and extending sanctions on Iran, sending the measure to the president’s desk.
The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 aims to prevent Russia from using oil and gas sales to continue funding its war against Ukraine. It would also extend economic sanctions on Iran as the United States continues to pressure Tehran to make a deal over six months after the start of the Iran conflict.
The Senate previously passed the bill with an overwhelming 86–11 vote on Aug. 7. However, the bill faced opposition in the House over concerns that it would give President Donald Trump expanded authority to impose tariffs….