WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) today voted in favor of legislation to extend economic sanctions against Iran, which were set to expire at the end of this year. The legislation passed the Senate by a vote of 99-0.

“This bill makes it clear that Iran’s aggression toward the U.S. and our allies and its attempts to destabilize the Middle East will not be tolerated,” said Roberts. “Since the president’s flawed nuclear deal has not held Iran accountable, this bill ensures the Iranian regime will be denied the resources to develop a nuclear weapon and support terrorist activities should they be in violation of this agreement. And next year, I look forward to working on a repeal the president’s disastrous Iran deal.”

The Iran Sanctions Extension Act will extend the ability for the U.S. to impose sanctions against Iran through the year 2026 if Iran is found to be in violation of last year’s nuclear agreement. The legislation would block the Iranian regime from obtaining resources to support terrorism and develop weapons of mass destruction. The legislation passed in the House 419-1 and heads to the president’s desk for signature.