U.S. and Iran trade attacks as Tehran claims power over Strait of Hormuz
U.S. and Iran trade attacks as Tehran claims power over Strait of Hormuz (cbsnews); U.S. and Iran exchange fire despite ceasefire. And, Trump nominates a new head of ICE (npr) (sources: cbsnews, npr, bbc, cnn, reuters)
U.S. and Iran trade attacks as Tehran claims power over Strait of Hormuz (cbsnews); U.S. and Iran exchange fire despite ceasefire. And, Trump nominates a new head of ICE (npr)
- U.S. and Iran exchange fire despite ceasefire. And, Trump nominates a new head of ICE (npr)
- US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran (bbc)
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6 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is HR1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025.
HR1422 · 119th Congress
Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
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What HR1422 actually does
This story is about U.S. and Iran trade attacks as Tehran claims power over Strait of Hormuz. This bill would expand sanctions tied to Iranian oil, gas, LNG, and petrochemical logistics and evasion.
If passed, it would:
- expand sanctions tied to Iranian oil, gas, LNG, and petrochemical logistics and evasion • strengthen pressure on intermediaries moving or facilitating Iranian energy exports.
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This story is about U.S. and Iran trade attacks as Tehran claims power over Strait of Hormuz. This bill would repeal the sunset on the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996.
If passed, it would
- repeal the sunset on the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 • preserve sanctions authorities tied to Iran’s energy sector and weapons-related activity.
This story is about U.S. and Iran trade attacks as Tehran claims power over Strait of Hormuz. This bill would impose sanctions on logistical transactions and sanctions evasion tied to Iranian energy exports.
If passed, it would
- impose sanctions on logistical transactions and sanctions evasion tied to Iranian energy exports • give senators a direct vehicle for stronger energy-trade enforcement against Iran.
This story is about U.S. and Iran trade attacks as Tehran claims power over Strait of Hormuz. This bill would codify multiple Trump-era Iran sanctions authorities.
If passed, it would
- codify multiple Trump-era Iran sanctions authorities • limit removal of certain sanctioned persons from the SDN list without certification to Congress.
This story is about U.S. and Iran trade attacks as Tehran claims power over Strait of Hormuz. This bill would direct the President to terminate U.S. hostilities against Iran absent specific congressional authorization.
If passed, it would
- direct the President to terminate U.S. hostilities against Iran absent specific congressional authorization • force a clearer congressional role in any continued military escalation with Iran.
This story is about U.S. and Iran trade attacks as Tehran claims power over Strait of Hormuz. This bill would require a DNI report on PRC purchases of Iranian oil and PRC support for Iran’s ballistic missile program.
If passed, it would
- require a DNI report on PRC purchases of Iranian oil and PRC support for Iran’s ballistic missile program • require a Treasury determination on whether China is engaged in sanctionable activity.
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