US President Donald Trump has expressed strong support for a new Republican-backed bill aimed at sanctioning any country that maintains business relations with Russia, warning that Iran may also be included under the legislation, APA reports, citing almaydeen.net.
"The Republicans are putting in legislation that is very tough, sanctioning, etc., etc., on any country doing business with Russia," Trump told reporters. "They may add Iran to that, as you know, I suggested it."
He emphasized that the US will impose “very severe sanctions” on any nation found cooperating with Moscow under the proposed legislation.
In his remarks, Trump reiterated the possibility of expanding the scope of the bill, saying, "We may add Iran to the formula."
