Iran war live: Trump extends sanctions on Iran, Houthi supporters in Sanaa | Houthis News | Al Jazeera

Author: Enes Abuomer, Kristina Harazim, Leena FraihatPublished on: September 19, 2026Country: United States

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Iran war live: Trump extends sanctions on Iran, Houthi supporters in Sanaa | Houthis News | Al Jazeera

US President Donald Trump has signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, extending existing sanctions on Iran for another five years. The legislation allows the US to target foreign companies and individuals involved in Iran's energy sector. China is Iran's largest oil customer, purchasing about 90 percent of its oil exports. US sanctions have also targeted oil brokers and shipping companies based in the UAE, Hong Kong, and India.

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