July 22, 2026

Senate Moves to Add Iran Sanctions to Russia Bill

Senators are adding financial penalties against Iran to the bipartisan Russia sanctions package, according to Majority Leader John Thune.
The revised bill aims to impose mandatory sanctions on Russian leadership and oligarchs, alongside the new Iran sanctions.
Senators are working to expedite the bill's passage before the August recess, despite previous delays and concerns from Democrats.
President Trump suggested the addition of Iran sanctions, which has influenced the bill's current momentum.