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US Enacts Legislation Expanding Russia Sanctions and Extending Iran Economic Restrictions

Sep 18, 2026 10:16 PM CT Washington, D.C., United States sanctions, economic-warfare, us-policy, iran, legislation

Summary

The United States has signed a new law authorizing expanded economic measures against Russia and extending existing sanctions regimes on Iran. This legislative action reinforces the economic warfare component of the broader geopolitical conflict, aiming to constrain Iran's financial capabilities and resources that support its regional proxy network.

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According to the White House, the new law authorizes and expands economic measures against Moscow, including statutory sanctions and tariff authorities, while extending existing restrictions on Iran.

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T3 Jerusalem Post
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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Signed new legislation expanding sanctions against Russia and extending existing restrictions on Iran.

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject to extended economic restrictions and statutory sanctions under the new US law.

Russia NEUTRAL

Subject to expanded economic measures, including statutory sanctions and tariff authorities.

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