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US President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law, extending existing US sanctions on Iran. Tens of thousands marched in Sanaa in support of the Houthis and against Saudi Arabia as fighting intensified in western Yemen.
Key Facts
- US President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law on 19 September 2026.
- The new law extends existing US sanctions on Iran.
- Tens of thousands marched through the streets of Sanaa in support of the Houthis and against Saudi Arabia.
- Fighting is intensifying in western Yemen.
US Sanctions Extension
US President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law on 19 September 2026. The legislation extends existing US sanctions on Iran.
Sanaa Rally
Tens of thousands marched through the streets of Sanaa in support of the Houthis and against Saudi Arabia. The rally took place as fighting intensified in western Yemen.
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