Trump suspends parts of Graham sanctions law on Russia and Iran

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order suspending application of certain sanctions and restrictions under the 2026 Graham law targeting Iran and Russia.

• Trump signed an executive order suspending some sanctions, restrictions, and fees prescribed under the Graham law, the White House confirmed.
• The order applies to the 2026 Lindsey Graham law imposing sanctions on Russia and Iran.
• Officials did not disclose which provisions of the law the suspension covers, according to Egyptian outlet Al-Qahira Al-Ikhbariya.
• The Graham law, championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham and set to take effect Sunday, targeted Russian officials, banks, and a shadow fleet.
• The move drew bipartisan backlash from senators, who urged Trump to enforce the sanctions.
• Trump signed the executive order on Friday, telling Congress the exemption serves US national interests.
• The Graham law would have imposed tariffs of up to 100 percent on goods from major buyers of Russian oil and gas.