The vote in the US House of Representatives will be followed by a Senate vote before the summer recess. AFP Photo
WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to impose tough new sanctions on Iran, North Korea and Russia, a move that will antagonize the Kremlin as well as European nations fearing economic ramifications.
The measure notably constrains President Donald Trump’s ability to waive the penalties.
The sanctions package, which passed 419 to three after weeks of negotiations, “tightens the screws on our most dangerous adversaries in order to keep Americans safe,” House Speaker Paul Ryan said after the vote.
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