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Categories: POLITICS

US Senate advances Russia‑Iran sanctions bill

Entities: Volodymyr Zelenskyy · Russia · United States Senate · Lindsey Graham · Donald Trump

Overview

In mid‑July 2026 the U.S. Senate introduced a bipartisan bill to broaden sanctions on Russia, targeting officials, state enterprises, foreign firms supporting the defence sector and imposing a 100 % tariff on major Russian energy purchasers. The measure, named in memory of the late Senator Lindsey Graham and led by Senator Richard Blumenthal, also sought to add Russian banks and energy projects to the sanctions list and hinted at extensions to Iran and Hezbollah.

A week later the package encountered opposition in the House, where concerns about a potential conflict with Iran, a $95 billion Middle‑East operations budget and upcoming November elections created a legislative roadblock.

On 28 July 2026 the Senate voted 86‑12 to advance the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The bill expands primary and secondary sanctions on Russian officials, oligarchs, banks and vessels, and grants the president authority to levy tariffs up to 100 % on the five largest foreign buyers of Russian oil and gas and up to 500 % on Russian imports to the United States. It also extends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 through 2031. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy observed the vote from the Capitol gallery, framing it as a moral signal of support for Ukraine. The House remains on recess until September, leaving the Senate’s procedural win as the next step toward full enactment.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 9 SOURCES] The legislation extends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 through 2031.
[● 9 SOURCES] The U.S. Senate voted 86‑12 to advance the Russia‑Iran sanctions bill. (procedural vote)
[● 7 SOURCES] U.S. bipartisan senators reached a deal on a sanctions bill expanding penalties on Russia and Iran.
[● 7 SOURCES] The bill authorizes the president to impose tariffs up to 500% on Russian goods and up to 100% on the five largest importers of Russian oil and gas.
[● 7 SOURCES] The bill targets the five largest foreign buyers of Russian crude oil and natural gas, as well as five countries helping Russia evade sanctions.
[● 7 SOURCES] The legislation could strain U.S. trade relations with China and India, the largest importers of Russian energy.
[● 7 SOURCES] A procedural Senate vote on the bill was scheduled for July 28, 2024.
[● 7 SOURCES] Because the House of Representatives is in recess, the bill cannot become law before September.
[● 5 SOURCES] The legislation is titled the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. (bill name)
[● 4 SOURCES] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was present in the Capitol gallery during the Senate vote. (presence)
[● 3 SOURCES] The bill imposes sanctions on Russian officials, oligarchs, banks, and vessels used to evade energy sanctions. (sanctions scope)

Timeline

1 day ago

[POLITICS] 76 sources
US Senate advances sweeping Russia‑Iran sanctions bill as Zelensky watches
The U.S. Senate voted 86‑12 to advance a bipartisan Russia‑Iran sanctions bill, granting Trump authority for 100 % tariffs on top Russian energy buyers, extending Iran sanctions and drawing a watchful Zelenskyy
5 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
US sanctions bill against Russia hits congressional roadblock
US lawmakers face a showdown as a broad sanctions package against Russia, championed in memory of Sen. Lindsey Graham, encounters unexpected resistance, while a $95 billion budget fuels operations against Iran,
13 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
US Senate Advances Bipartisan Bill to Expand Sanctions on Russia
A bipartisan US Senate bill, backed by over 60 co‑sponsors, aims to widen sanctions on Russian officials, banks and energy projects, and impose 100% tariffs on top energy buyers, pending House approval.

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