Australia Imposes Sanctions on Russia's Shadow Fleet in Ukraine War

President Donald Trump is considering a potential U.S. strike on Iran amid escalating tensions in the region, though he has not made a definitive decision. Concurrently, bipartisan efforts in Congress are underway to restrict President Trump's ability to engage militarily in the Israel-Iran conflict without congressional approval, reflecting concerns over constitutional war powers. Australia has imposed new sanctions targeting Russia's 'shadow fleet' to hinder its war financing, while the U.S. continues to debate additional sanctions against Russia, with Trump expected to finalize diplomatic negotiations and possible sanctions soon. Legislative discussions also focus on economic measures, including proposed tariffs on countries importing Russian energy, though experts question the feasibility of such sanctions due to global dependencies. The situation remains fluid with ongoing debates in Congress over the scope of presidential authority and economic responses to the conflicts involving Iran, Israel, and Russia.