The US Senate has passed the Lindsey O.
Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 with an 86-11 vote, advancing a bipartisan measure that imposes tougher sanctions on Russia and expands restrictions on Iran.
The legislation specifically targets countries and entities that continue to purchase Russian energy, aiming to curtail Moscow's revenue streams from oil and gas exports.
The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for a final vote before it can be sent to the president for signature.
If enacted, the measure would authorize the imposition of significant tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy, potentially disrupting established supply chains and altering global crude flows.
The legislation builds on previous efforts to isolate Russia economically, with the Senate securing the 60 votes required to overcome a filibuster on the revised text.