House Votes to Extend Iran Sanctions in Bid to Ensure Nuclear Compliance

November 23, 2016

Author: 

Rick Gladstone

Publication: 

New York Times

The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to approve the Iran Sanctions Extension Act. The legislation would extend sanctions on Iran for 10 years, including some longstanding restrictions that are unrelated to Iran's nuclear program. The bill still requires Senate approval and President Obama's signature before the end of the year or the sanctions will expire.