Senate passes Lindsey Graham Russia and Iran sanctions bill, New York Post reports

The U.S. Senate passed a Russia and Iran sanctions bill associated with Sen. Lindsey Graham, according to a Thursday report by the New York Post. The measure would target Russian oil and gas exports that the outlet said have helped sustain Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, and it would extend existing sanctions affecting Iran’s energy and weapons sectors, the report said.

The New York Post described the bill as part of a broader effort to limit revenue streams available to sanctioned governments and to pressure compliance with U.S. and allied priorities related to Ukraine and Iran. The outlet did not detail in its account the bill number, the floor vote count, or the specific enforcement mechanisms and timelines in the text provided for this write-up.

Because sanctions actions involving Russia and Iran can carry significant executive-branch implementation and legal coordination, the White House and the U.S. Department of State would typically provide confirmation of any administration role, rationale, and next-step details once a measure is sent onward. As of this drafting, no White House or Department of State confirmation appears in the provided record for the Senate-passage account.

If the reported bill follows standard legislative process after Senate passage, it would next go to the House of Representatives for consideration, where lawmakers would determine whether to take it up as-is or negotiate changes through conference or amendment. If both chambers approve the same text, the bill would then be sent to President Donald Trump for possible signature or veto.

The practical effect of the kind of sanctions described in the report generally hinges on how the legislation directs the administration to structure enforcement, including licensing, penalties for prohibited transactions, and the scope of exemptions for humanitarian or energy-related necessities. The outlet’s account points to Russia-linked energy exports and to ongoing Iran-related restrictions, but additional specifics would be required to assess how far the bill reaches and what sectors or intermediaries would be affected.

The report comes as Congress continues to weigh sanctions and enforcement-focused tools as central components of U.S. foreign policy. Any final assessment of the bill’s scope would depend on the enacted text, including definitions of covered activities and entities, as well as the enforcement timetable and any reporting requirements assigned to federal agencies.