US President Donald Trump has signed legislation imposing new sanctions on Russia into law on Aug 2, 2017.
The US Congress voted last week by overwhelming margins for sanctions to punish the Russian government over interference in the 2016 presidential election, annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea and other perceived violations of international norms.
Mr. Trump, who has made clear he wanted to improve relations with Russia, reluctantly accepted the new congressional sanctions, which also included Iran and North Korea.
The Bill had enough support in Congress to override a presidential veto.
Mr. Trump’s signing of the Bill followed some conflicting signals from the administration in recent days about the sanctions.
Iran: Know More- Iran is an Islamic republic on the Persian (Arabian) Gulf with historical sites dating to the Persian Empire.
- Extensive marble ruins mark Persepolis, the empire’s capital founded by Darius I in the 6th century B.C.
- The modern capital, Tehran, is home to opulent Golestan Palace, seat of the Qajar Dynasty (1794 - 1925), plus modern landmarks such as the 435m-high Milad Tower.
- Capital: Tehran
- Currency: Iranian rial
- President: Hassan Rouhani
- Supreme leader: Ali Khamenei
- Official language: Persian
