A bipartisan group of U.S. senators announces a deal on long-awaited legislation that would expand sanctions related to Russia and Iran. The proposed bill would give President Donald Trump authority to impose additional restrictions on major buyers of Russian energy, including measures that would be enforced through the use of tariffs or similar trade restrictions, according to reporting. The senators also outline provisions aimed at Iran, extending or strengthening sanctions against Tehran.
The outlets describe the agreement as a step toward advancing the legislation through the Senate, after a period of delay. While details of the final text are not fully specified in the excerpts, the common elements across sources are the bill’s dual focus—Russia energy buyers and Iran sanctions—and the role of presidential discretion in implementing the restrictions. The announcement is presented as a coordinated effort by lawmakers from both parties to move the measure forward and provide a legal framework for heightened economic pressure on both countries.
