US Bill to Sanction Iraq for Importing Iranian Gas
A group of Republicans in the US Congress have introduced a bill to provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to the importation of natural gas from Iran by the Government of Iraq.
Bill H.R. 2574 -- the " No Iranian Energy Act " -- has been referred to a number of committees, including the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The full text of the bill can be read here.
(Source: US Congress)
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