US-Iran ceasefire holds despite Hormuz standoff: Pentagon chief Hegseth
US-Iran ceasefire holds despite Hormuz standoff: Pentagon chief Hegseth (aljazeera); Hegseth says 'the ceasefire is not over' after U.S., Iran exchange fire (cnbc)
↓ Why this is on ModernAction
3 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025.
HR1422 · 119th Congress
Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
Where do you stand on this bill?
Takes about 60 seconds
About this bill
What HR1422 actually does
This story is about U.S. actions and communications linked to Iran and regional operations in the Middle East. This bill would impose and expand sanctions on foreign actors who help Iran export or process oil, including blocking U.S.-linked property and visa restrictions.
If passed, it would:
- Sanctions and asset blocks on firms aiding Iran's energy exports • Creates a working group to coordinate Iran sanctions enforcement.
2 other bills moving on this issue
Take action on any of them individually.
This story is about U.S. officials and commentators describing efforts to reassure people the US is in control in the Middle East amid actions involving Iran. This bill would require the President to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes the action, treating such actions as "hostilities" under the War Powers Resolution.
If passed, it would
- Forces must withdraw from unauthorized hostilities with Iran • Declares such military actions as "hostilities" under War Powers law.
This story is about US reassures on control in Middle East amid Hormuz tensions. This bill would repeal the sunset provision of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996.
If passed, it would
- Repeal the sunset provision of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (making it permanent • Continue requiring sanctions on covered Iran-related energy/weapons/terrorism-linked activities under that act.
Top coverage · 10 sources