Trump says war to end quickly as Iran claims control of Strait of Hormuz
Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with U.S. (pbs); Iran still reviewing new U.S. peace proposal as Trump predicts war will 'be over quickly': Reports (cnbc)
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HR1422 · 119th Congress
Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
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This story is about U.S. warships facing an Iranian assault in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran moving to control shipping while reviewing a peace deal. This bill would sanction and block foreign people and companies that help Iran export oil, gas, or petrochemicals by freezing U.S.-linked property and restricting visas.
If passed, it would:
- Authorize freezing of U.S.-linked assets of entities aiding Iran energy exports • Block visas and entry for many non-U.S. persons tied to sanctions evasion.
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This story is about U.S. warships encountering Iranian assault in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran reviewing a peace deal while controlling shipping. The bill would require the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran that lack a congressional declaration or specific statutory authorization.
If passed, it would
- Mandate withdrawal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran • Treat U.S. military actions against Iran as "hostilities" under the War Powers Resolution.
This story is about tensions in the Strait of Hormuz involving Iranian actions against U.S. warships and new Iranian controls on shipping. The bill would make existing Iran energy-sector sanctions permanent by eliminating the sunset clause in the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996.
If passed, it would
- Remove sunset clause to keep Iran energy sanctions permanent • Require continued sanctions on specified Iran energy and weapons-related transactions.
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