US Senate approves new sanctions against Russia and Iran

The United States Senate approved a new package of sanctions against Russia and Iran on Friday. This measure was adopted by a large majority and aims to primarily target major buyers of Russian oil and gas, as well as the Iranian energy sector.

The new sanctions focus on the hydrocarbon industry and include measures against the Russian fleet, aiming to limit exports and affect trade relations with Moscow.

In addition, the sanctions package includes the introduction of tariffs for importers of Russian oil and gas. These provisions build on existing measures in response to Russian policies in Ukraine.

The sanctions proposal must now pass through the House of Representatives, where a vote is not expected to take place before the beginning of September due to the ongoing parliamentary recess.

The political landscape in the United States has shown strong support for these measures, highlighting the urgency to act in light of the current situation. However, the House of Representatives' response will be crucial for the final implementation of the sanctions.

This package represents a further step amid global tensions related to Ukraine and conflicts in the region, but it remains unclear how the new measures will actually affect the energy market and diplomatic relations between the United States, Russia, and Iran.