Senate advances Graham bill to put harsher sanctions on Russia, Iran
Summary
The U.S. Senate approved a bill with support from both parties to increase sanctions on Russia and its oil and gas buyers. The bill also extends current sanctions on Iran as part of efforts to pressure these countries during ongoing conflicts.Key Facts
- The Senate vote was bipartisan, meaning members from both parties supported the bill.
- The bill proposes stronger sanctions on Russia than those currently in place.
- It targets buyers of Russian oil and gas to reduce Russia's income.
- Existing sanctions on Iran would be extended under this bill.
- The goal is to apply economic pressure on Russia and Iran amid ongoing military conflicts.
- The bill is named after one of its co-authors, Senator Lindsey Graham.
- Sanctions are penalties like trade restrictions used to influence a country's actions.
- This is a rare example of bipartisan cooperation in the Senate on foreign policy.
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