# USA
In the US, a bill imposing sanctions on Russia has secured the necessary votes: what happens next?
The draft bill on sanctions against Russia, introduced by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, has already secured the required number of votes — more than 60.
Trump is considering the possibility of landing troops on Iranian islands
Following a series of meetings with senior administration officials and military leaders, US President Donald Trump is considering options for expanding the US military operation against Iran. No final decision has yet been taken, although the White House states that the diplomatic route remains the priority.
The US has carried out strikes on Iranian military targets for the second time in 24 hours
The US military has carried out a second wave of air strikes against targets in Iran. According to US Central Command, the operation is targeting military facilities linked to threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US Congress is drafting a bill to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on buyers of Russian energy resources
The US Congress may introduce a bill as early as this week that would give President Donald Trump the power to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on the largest buyers of Russian oil and gas. The bill also provides for new sanctions against specific sectors of the Russian economy.
The US has continued its large-scale strikes against Iran and set a condition for their cessation
The US military carried out a new series of strikes on Iranian military targets, which lasted seven hours. US President Donald Trump stated that the attacks would continue until Tehran returned to the negotiating table.
The US and Iran have exchanged strikes for the third night running following the escalation around the Strait of Hormuz
For the third night running, the United States and Iran have been launching strikes against each other in the Middle East. The escalation comes against the backdrop of the collapse of previous ceasefire agreements and the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
Producing Patriot missiles in Ukraine could take years: what is needed and how to protect the factories
Following US President Donald Trump’s statement that he is prepared to allow Ukraine to manufacture missiles for the Patriot systems, defence industry experts point out that such a project cannot be implemented quickly. Even under favourable conditions, it would take at least two to three years to establish full-scale mass production.
Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following an incident involving a vessel
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following an incident involving a commercial vessel. In response, US Central Command reported a new series of strikes on Iranian territory.
The US has carried out a new series of strikes against Iran and deployed naval drones for the first time
On the night of 13 July, the United States launched a new series of strikes on Iranian territory. During the operation, the US military deployed attack drones for the first time.
US Senator Lindsey Graham has died: what is known about the death of this supporter of Ukraine
Lindsey Graham, a Republican US Senator from South Carolina, died on 11 July following a brief and sudden illness
The White House has backed a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia
US Senator Lindsey Graham has announced that US President Donald Trump’s administration has approved the final draft of a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia. According to him, this paves the way for the bill to be considered by Congress
Oil exports from the Persian Gulf have fallen sharply following the resumption of attacks between Iran and the US
Following the resumption of hostilities between Iran and the US, shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply. At the same time, Iran continues to export oil, although the ultimate fate of these shipments remains unknown.
