US House Passes Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill
Lawmakers approve legislation named for Senator Lindsey Graham in a 262-159 vote, according to Anadolu Agency.
Lawmakers approve legislation named for Senator Lindsey Graham in a 262-159 vote, according to Anadolu Agency.

Turkish authorities have withdrawn the licence of the Istanbul branch of Iran's Bank Mellat, a lender long targeted by Western sanctions over alleged links to Tehran's nuclear programme, according to Al Jazeera.
The legislation authorizes new sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia while also extending existing measures against Iran, according to the White House.
Federal prosecutors say two Chinese companies used Binance accounts to launder proceeds from Iranian petroleum sales to Tehran or its proxies.
Mandate renewal failed despite 11 affirmative votes, as Western envoys accused Moscow and Beijing of shielding Tehran, according to Anadolu Agency.