Updated
Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Jul 19
Trump Urges Iran Add-On to 60-Vote Russia Sanctions Bill
Updated
Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Jul 19

Trump Urges Iran Add-On to 60-Vote Russia Sanctions Bill

3 articles · Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Jul 19

Summary

  • Trump on July 19 renewed his push for Congress to add Iran-related provisions to the bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, saying late Senator Lindsey Graham had wanted that change.
  • More than 60 senators already back the measure, enough to ensure passage, even as some senators have pressed for swift consideration without further amendments.
  • Trump has previously signaled he is ready to sign the bill, and the Senate disclosed details of its updated version earlier this week.
  • The latest intervention keeps Iran tied to a sanctions package centered on Russia, potentially complicating the bill's path despite broad bipartisan support.

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