US Senate Ratifies Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill in 88-12 Vote, Pressuring House to Act
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Updated · TIME · Jul 30
US Senate Ratifies Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill in 88-12 Vote, Pressuring House to Act
3 articles · Updated · TIME · Jul 30
Summary
An 88-12 Senate vote approved a comprehensive sanctions bill targeting both Russia and Iran, with the measure now moving to the House.
The bill is framed as a response to deepening Russia-Iran military and intelligence cooperation that U.S. intelligence agencies have reportedly tracked for months.
The report says Moscow has supplied Tehran with weapons, aircraft and surveillance technology, while Iran has aided Russia with Shahed drone technology and broader war support.
Higher oil prices and eased restrictions on Russian oil have also boosted Moscow's finances, with some analysts estimating Russia could double annual oil revenue despite broader economic strain.
The sanctions push reflects a broader view in Washington that the Ukraine war and Middle East conflict are increasingly linked through shared Russia-Iran supply chains.