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diplomacyAug 7, 2026
Senate passes sanctions bill on Russia and Iran named for late Sen. Lindsey Graham
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WASHINGTON — The Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass legislation to impose sanctions against Russia and Iran after months of fits and starts, with the death of Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham providing the final push.
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- Sahil Kapur; Frank Thorp VBy Sahil Kapur; Frank Thorp V
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass legislation to impose sanctions against Russia and Iran after months of fits and starts, with the death of Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham providing the final push. The 61-page legislation, renamed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanction…
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