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Trump says Republicans drafting bill to sanction countries that trade with Russia
US President Donald Trump says Republicans plan sanctions on any country trading with Russia and may include Iran in the legislation. - REUTERS/Filepic
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Republicans are working on legislation that will impose sanctions on any country doing business with Russia, and he said Iran may get added to that list.
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"As you know, I suggested it, so any country that does business with Russia will be very severely sanctioned," Trump told reporters. "They may add Iran to that," he added.
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- Trump announced Republicans are drafting legislation for sanctions on countries doing business with Russia.
- He emphasised severe penalties for nations continuing trade with Russia.
- Iran could be added to the list of sanctioned countries.
"As you know, I suggested it, so any country that does business with Russia will be very severely sanctioned," Trump told reporters. "They may add Iran to that," he added.
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