US Congress to hold off on Iran sanctions for now

Possible US House action this week against Iran could fall short of new penalties that might derail a short-term nuclear agreement and Senate steps seem further off, legislatives aides said Wednesday, as the Obama administration appealed for patience.

In the House, the aides said Republican Majority Leader Eric Cantor could introduce a nonbinding resolution as early as Wednesday spelling out suggested terms for any final deal. The goal would be a vote before the House leaves on recess Friday. (AP)