Trump demands Iran be included in Russia sanctions package

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on his Republican party to incorporate Iran into a forthcoming sanctions package targeting Russia. Trump made this demand via a post on the social media platform Truth Social, emphasizing its importance in all capital letters. He also referenced the late Senator Lindsey Graham, noting Graham's prior intention to include Iran in such measures.

The sanctions package against Russia has been under discussion in the U.S. Senate for over a year. Recently, senators from both major parties introduced a revised draft bill. This initiative reportedly includes tariffs as high as 100 percent aimed at significant purchasers of Russian oil and gas, such as China and India. However, the proposal may include exceptions for countries that purchase less than 15 percent of Russia's exported natural gas and commit to substantial reductions in these purchases.

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Senator Graham had, shortly before his death, announced White House support for the sanctions package against Russia during a visit to Kyiv. The Russian invasion of Ukraine began over four years ago by order of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The article also briefly touches upon the recent escalation of the Iran conflict, noting that the U.S. is again attacking targets in Iran, while Tehran conducts retaliatory strikes in the region, and both sides have intensified their threats.

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Lindsey wanted to do that.