[The U.S. House of Representatives passed a sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran] September 17th: Reporters learned on September 16, local time, that the U.S. House of Representatives passed a sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran that day and sent it to U.S. President Trump for signature. The bill, called the "Lindsey Graham Sanctions Russia and Iran Act of 2026," was previously passed by the Senate in August. It is reported that the bill mainly targets the Russian energy industry and takes measures against major purchasers of Russian oil and natural gas to reduce Russia’s revenue from energy exports. In addition, at Trump's request, the bill also expands sanctions authority targeting sources of financing for Iran's weapons and energy industries. (CCTV News)