Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) announced on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, that provisions to impose sanctions on Iran are expected to be added to a Russia sanctions bill currently under consideration in the Senate. This move follows President Trump's statement over the weekend on social media expressing his desire to include Iran sanctions in the bipartisan Russia-related legislation. Thune indicated there is broad acceptance of this addition among lawmakers.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune to Add Iran Sanctions to Russia Sanctions Bill
Following President Trump's call, Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced plans to include sanctions targeting Iran in the ongoing Russia sanctions legislation.
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