Senate advances Graham bill to put harsher sanctions on Russia, Iran

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The U.S. Senate advanced legislation to impose tougher sanctions on Russia and Iran, particularly targeting buyers of Russian oil and gas, aiming to pressure these countries economically amid ongoing conflicts. The bill reflects bipartisan cooperation in addressing national security concerns.

The Senate, in a rare bipartisan vote Tuesday night, advanced a bill that would impose harsher sanctions on Russia and buyers of Russian oil and gas than the U.S. has previously enforced and extend existing sanctions on Iran, aiming to economically squeeze the two countries amid ongoing military conflicts.  The bill, named for its co-author,…