President Trump Signs Russia and Iran Sanctions Act
President Trump has signed into law the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which imposes sanctions on Russian oil and gas exports and extends existing sanctions against Iran's energy and weapons sectors. This development is trending in New York.
New York, NY, September 18, 2026 —
President Donald Trump has signed into law the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. This legislative action introduces new sanctions targeting Russia’s oil and gas exports and continues existing measures against Iran’s energy and weapons sectors.
The newly enacted legislation, named the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, specifically mandates the imposition of sanctions on Russian oil and gas exports. Additionally, it formalizes the extension of previously established sanctions concerning Iran’s energy and weapons industries.
Details regarding the specific provisions, timelines for implementation, or potential impacts of these sanctions were not elaborated upon in the provided summary. The trend of this development has been noted in New York.
The act’s passage marks a significant policy development concerning international relations and economic sanctions. Further information regarding the entities or specific activities that will be subject to these new or extended sanctions was not made available in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Victor Nava on nypost.com, see more information here.
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