President Donald Trump on Sunday doubled down on U.S. sanctions, warning that any country doing business with Russia will face “very severe” penalties—and hinting that Iran could soon be added to the blacklist.

Speaking at Palm Beach International Airport, Trump told reporters that Republican lawmakers are crafting legislation to hit nations with sanctions if they continue economic ties with Moscow. “As you know, I suggested it, so any country that does business with Russia will be very severely sanctioned,” he said. “They may add Iran to that, I suggested it.” Advertisement

The proposed crackdown follows Trump’s announcement of “tremendous” sanctions against Russian oil giants Lukoil and state-owned Rosneft. The penalties, set to take effect November 21, come as the Kremlin refuses to

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