US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Track Iran Nuclear Efforts

Senator Bob Menendez at the Capitol Hill in Washington (Reuters)
Senator Bob Menendez at the Capitol Hill in Washington (Reuters)
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US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Track Iran Nuclear Efforts

Senator Bob Menendez at the Capitol Hill in Washington (Reuters)
Senator Bob Menendez at the Capitol Hill in Washington (Reuters)

Democratic and Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill requiring the US administration to assess Iranian threats and develop a clear strategy to deal with them.

The "Iran Nuclear Weapons Capability Monitoring Act of 2022" was presented by Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez and Senator Lindsey Graham.

The act calls for establishing a task force to monitor Iran's nuclear weapons and missile capabilities and urges the Biden administration to coordinate intelligence cooperation with regional allies like Israel.

The bipartisan legislation requires that the Secretary of State submit an annual diplomatic strategy for engaging with partners and allies of the United States regarding Iran's nuclear weapons and missile activities.

The bill highlights the growing congressional opposition to the Biden administration's efforts to return to the nuclear deal with Tehran, including top Democratic members.

Menendez said there is no reason why the US Congress should not receive the most up-to-date information about Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile activities or the administration's diplomatic efforts to address the threats they posed.

Republican Senator Graham said that no matter what happens with the Iran nuclear negotiations, "we must monitor the Iranian nuclear program like a hawk."



Bus Crash Kills at Least 21 in South of Iran

Rubble litters the ground at an apartment that was damaged in an Israeli airstrike at the Chamran residential complex, in Tehran on July 19, 2025. (Photo by AFP)
Rubble litters the ground at an apartment that was damaged in an Israeli airstrike at the Chamran residential complex, in Tehran on July 19, 2025. (Photo by AFP)
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Bus Crash Kills at Least 21 in South of Iran

Rubble litters the ground at an apartment that was damaged in an Israeli airstrike at the Chamran residential complex, in Tehran on July 19, 2025. (Photo by AFP)
Rubble litters the ground at an apartment that was damaged in an Israeli airstrike at the Chamran residential complex, in Tehran on July 19, 2025. (Photo by AFP)

At least 21 people were killed after a bus overturned in the south of Iran, state media reported Saturday.

Masoud Abed, the head of Fars province’s emergency organization, said that 34 other people were injured in the accident to the south of Shiraz, the province's capital.

Abed said that rescue operations are ongoing and that additional information and final figures will be announced after the operation is complete and detailed investigations have been carried out.

He added that the incident occurred at 11:05 a.m., and rescue forces were immediately present at the scene.

The cause of the incident is under investigation.

With nearly 17,000 casualties annually, Iran is among the top countries for road and street accidents. The toll is attributed to the disregard of safety measures, the use of old vehicles and inadequate emergency services.