The US House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a series of Iran-related bills after Tehran's attack on Israel at the weekend.
The bills included the Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act, which requires US President Joe Biden to report on and publish the assets of certain Iranian government officials and terrorist leaders.
They also include the No Technology for Terror Act, which would permanently ban the export of US-made tech to Tehran.
The legislation follows an attack by Tehran on Israel on Saturday, when more than 300 missiles and drones were launched from Iranian territory and other countries by Iran-backed proxies.
Iran said the strike was in retaliation for an Israeli attack on an Iranian embassy compound in Damascus that resulted in the deaths of high-ranking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officials.
The US, which along with allies assisted Israel in shooting down the drones and missiles, quickly condemned the attack.
Other sanctions-related bills passed by the House focus on ensuring people and companies cannot avoid punitive economic measures.
The legislation also included a resolution establishing that “the slogan 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' is anti-Semitic and its use must be condemned”.
There is no indication that the Senate will pass any of the measures.
Meanwhile, political infighting continues in the House over a funding package that includes aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.
Instead of bringing a long-waiting bipartisan foreign aid bill to the House for a final vote after it passed the Senate this year, House Speaker Mike Johnson is in the process of drafting four bills to split the larger package.
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THREE POSSIBLE REPLACEMENTS
Khalfan Mubarak
The Al Jazira playmaker has for some time been tipped for stardom within UAE football, with Quique Sanchez Flores, his former manager at Al Ahli, once labelling him a “genius”. He was only 17. Now 23, Mubarak has developed into a crafty supplier of chances, evidenced by his seven assists in six league matches this season. Still to display his class at international level, though.
Rayan Yaslam
The Al Ain attacking midfielder has become a regular starter for his club in the past 15 months. Yaslam, 23, is a tidy and intelligent player, technically proficient with an eye for opening up defences. Developed while alongside Abdulrahman in the Al Ain first-team and has progressed well since manager Zoran Mamic’s arrival. However, made his UAE debut only last December.
Ismail Matar
The Al Wahda forward is revered by teammates and a key contributor to the squad. At 35, his best days are behind him, but Matar is incredibly experienced and an example to his colleagues. His ability to cope with tournament football is a concern, though, despite Matar beginning the season well. Not a like-for-like replacement, although the system could be adjusted to suit.
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