President Donald Trump has signed the Lindsey Graham Act, extending U.S. sanctions on Iran until 2031 and expanding sanctions on Russia. This legislation targets Iran’s energy and weapons sectors while imposing new economic pressures on Russia, particularly concerning its oil and gas exports. The move reduces prospects for a U.S.-Iran deal in 2026, especially regarding reconstruction funding. It reflects an escalatory economic strategy rather than a military approach, focusing on economic leverage over direct conflict.
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