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US House passes sweeping sanctions against Russia and Iran
The US House of Representatives has passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a major legislative package aimed at curbing the energy revenues of Moscow and Tehran. The bill passed with a vote of 262 to 159 and has been sent to President Donald Trump for signing.
A central feature of the law is the authorization for the president to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries that continue to purchase Russian oil and natural gas. The legislation specifically targets the five largest buyers of Russian energy and those assisting in bypassing existing sanctions. This measure is expected to impact major importers such as China and India.
The act also seeks to dismantle the 'shadow fleet' used by Russia to evade price caps. While the bill imposes strict measures on the energy and military sectors, it includes specific carve-outs for certain civilian nuclear cooperation and low-enriched uranium imports to maintain stability in the nuclear fuel sector.
The vote revealed political divisions, with several Democratic lawmakers opposing the bill due to concerns over the expansion of presidential tariff powers and potential impacts on US allies and domestic energy costs. Meanwhile, the Russian Embassy in Washington criticized the bill, stating it would destabilize energy markets and serve 'Euro-Atlantic warmongers'.
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Donald Trump · Iran · Lindsey O. Graham · Mike Johnson · Russia · United States House of Representatives
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The bill targets the so-called 'shadow fleet' used by Moscow to evade Western price caps. diariosocialista.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The act includes exceptions for certain civilian nuclear cooperation and low-enriched uranium imports from Russia. english.mathrubhumi.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The US House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 with a 262-159 vote. diariosocialista.net · ladiscussione.com · www.faz.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Russian Embassy stated the sanctions bill is driven by Russophobic instincts and will destabilize energy markets. sputniknews.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Some Democratic members expressed concern that the new tariff powers could be used against allies in future trade disputes. diariosocialista.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The bill has been sent to President Donald Trump for promulgation. diariosocialista.net
- [● 4 SOURCES] The law authorizes the president to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries that continue to purchase Russian oil and gas. diariosocialista.net · ladiscussione.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · www.faz.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The bill targets the five largest buyers of Russian energy and five countries helping to bypass energy sanctions. www.faz.net