US President signs executive order implementing Graham Act sanctions on Russia and Iran

The White House issued an executive order to implement the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, activating new sanctions authorities against both countries. The order formalizes the legislative mandate, signaling a coordinated US policy shift toward heightened economic pressure. The specific targets and scope of sanctions remain unspecified, but the move escalates US deterrence posture against Moscow and Tehran.