Economic Sanctions on Russia: Voting 97-2, the Senate on June 14 added language to S 722 (above) that would impose numerous USA economic sanctions on the Russian government and Russian entities and industrial sectors in response to provocations such as the Kremlin's US election hacking. Senators Rand Paul and Bernie Sanders were the only two "no" votes. However, the Senate bill also contains provisions cementing into law existing sanctions on Russian Federation - a move the administration has cautioned against.
UNSC Resolution 2231 calls upon Iran "not to undertake any activity related to ballistic missiles created to be capable of delivering nuclear weapons". Aimed mainly at immigrants, the bill also would apply to the GOP's proposed American Health Care Act if that measure becomes law.
"In the aftermath of the Iran nuclear deal, AJC has continued to raise concerns about Iran's threatening behavior with our own and other governments", Jason Isaacson, the group's associate executive director for policy, said in a statement.
Tehran "will take reciprocal and adequate measures to guarantee its national interests", foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Ghassemi said, quoted by ISNA news agency. The bill, if ratified, will target the individuals and entities linked to Iran's missile activities.
London fire: Theresa May pledges $6.4 million for survivors
Her grandson Prince William accompanied her and told a volunteer, "That's one of the most awful things I have ever seen". London Fire Commissioner Dany Cotton said Thursday the search of Grenfell Tower will be a "very long process".
Christians United for Israel also lauded the measure, calling it a "good first step".
Trump has in the past called the nuclear agreement between Tehran and the major powers "the worst deal ever negotiated".
"Iran's missile program is completely justified and has no contradiction with resolution 2231", said the diplomat reiterating that nothing can deprive the Islamic Republic of Iran from its legitimate right of self-defense.
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