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2026-09-17 06:56:11
[US House Passes Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia and Iran] On September 16th local time, it was learned that the US House of Representatives passed a sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran and sent it to US President Trump for his signature. The bill, titled the "Lindsey Graham Sanctions Russia and Iran Act of 2026," had previously passed the Senate in August. It is understood that the bill primarily targets Russia's energy sector, aiming to reduce Russia's revenue from energy exports by taking measures against major buyers of Russian oil and natural gas. Furthermore, at Trump's request, the bill expands the authorization for sanctions against the sources of funding for Iran's weapons and energy sectors. (CCTV)
