U.S. Congress Passes Sweeping Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia and Iran

The U.S. Congress passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, sending the bipartisan sanctions package to President Donald Trump. The legislation, which passed the House by a vote of 262-159 after previously passing the Senate, aims to increase pressure on Moscow and countries supporting its war against Ukraine, targeting Russian officials, financial institutions, the energy sector, and its 'shadow fleet' of tankers.