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House Passes 2026 Russia-Iran Sanctions Act by 262-159

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 2:59 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. House Passes Sanctions

The U.S. House passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
The bill cleared the House 262-159 and the Senate 86-11.
President Donald Trump may impose up to 100% tariffs on five Russian energy buyers.
The act sanctions Russia’s energy, defense, shadow-fleet, major banks, officials and extends Iran sanctions.
Countries importing less than 15% of Russian gas and cutting imports are exempt, with reviews every 180 days.

Summary

U.S. Tariffs Threaten India

The legislation permits up to 100% tariffs on Indian exports, endangering $104 bn of U.S. imports.
India imported 30.3% of its fiscal 2026 crude from Russia, valued at $40.8 bn.
In August, Russian oil accounted for over 50% of India’s total imports, a 62.4% year-on-year increase.
India’s foreign ministry warned any U.S. move harming energy security could sour bilateral ties.

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Historical Context

After Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea, the United States and European Union imposed sanctions that listed over 1,000 Russian firms, freezing billions in assets. The 2026 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act extends that approach, targeting energy and defense sectors and threatening tariffs on Indian oil, illustrating a continuing reliance on financial pressure to reshape global energy trade.

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U.S. House Passes Sanctions

The U.S. House passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
The bill cleared the House 262-159 and the Senate 86-11.
President Donald Trump may impose up to 100% tariffs on five Russian energy buyers.
The act sanctions Russia’s energy, defense, shadow-fleet, major banks, officials and extends Iran sanctions.
Countries importing less than 15% of Russian gas and cutting imports are exempt, with reviews every 180 days.

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