Russian Press Review, July 17:

Donald Trump is reportedly considering broadening the US military operation in Iran to tighten control over the Strait of Hormuz; a proposed US sanctions bill would grant the president broad powers to target buyers of Russian oil and gas; and Russia’s IT sector continues to expand, led by software development, AI, and cybersecurity. These stories topped Friday’s newspaper headlines across Russia.

Izvestia: Trump reportedly weighs broadening military operation in Iran to tighten control over Strait of Hormuz

Rossiyskaya Gazeta: Proposed US sanctions bill could boost Washington’s leverage over buyers of Russian oil

Izvestia: EU rules out fast-track membership for Ukraine, keeps accession tied to standard process

Vedomosti: US tariffs on Brazil could spark new trade dispute

Rossiyskaya Gazeta: Russian IT market continues to expand across core segments