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Trump faces Republican resistance on Iran war, key issues as midterm elections approach

Republican lawmakers are increasingly breaking from Trump on key policy issues as midterm elections approach, with further clashes expected over upcoming nominations.

US President Donald Trump listens to members of his Cabinet speak during a meeting at the White House, last month.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) (C) holds a news conference with fellow Republican senators (L-R) Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC), Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), at the U.S. Capitol on May 09, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Republican politicians warn Iran ceasefire deal could strengthen Tehran, would be 'disaster'

Iranian, American flags against backdrop of Iranian nuclear site. (illustration)

US, Iran close to agreeing on 60-day extension of ceasefire, response expected by Sunday - report

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press aboard Air Force One enroute to the U.S. following his official visit with President Xi Jinping in China, May 15, 2026.

Trump cancels trip to son's wedding, returns to Washington amid key moment on Iran negotiations


White House puts Iran 'on notice' in stark warning over missile tests

"The Trump Administration condemns such actions by Iran that undermine security, prosperity, and stability throughout and beyond the Middle East and place American lives at risk."

Iran launches missile from undisclosed location

Confrontation between US, Iranian ships reported in Persian Gulf

The Iranian vessels came within 800 meters of the Mahan, which was escorting two other US military ships near the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian military personnel participate in war games in an unknown location near the Strait of Hormuz in southern Iran

Iran's new warship warns: 'US should go to Bay of Pigs, Persian Gulf is our house'

Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi: "This ship increases the deterrent power of Iran and will have an effect on the calculations of the enemy, particularly America."

Iranian navy ship.

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Amid news of Iran deal, opposition leader Herzog to fly to US

"In regards to security, I am more extreme than Netanyahu," Herzog remarked.

Zionist Union MK Isaac Herzog addresses young voters at Tel Aviv University

US Senate will vote on sanctions bill if there is no Iran deal

"Another heavy dose of sanctions would be an appropriate remedy if there's no agreement at all," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told a weekly news briefing.

US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell

Rouhani in New York: Deal without lifting all sanctions against Tehran "unacceptable"

Western diplomat says mistrust "pretty high;" Iran states progress on nuclear deal in recent days has been extremely slow.

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani

Khamenei: US's treatment of black people is an anti-human rights act like its support of Israel

Iranian supreme leader takes to Twitter in wake of controversial shooting of black teenager by police, calling the US "an enemy of human rights".

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Fake US ship spotted in Gulf is a movie set, Iranian media say

US intelligence sources had said Iran was building a mock-up of a US aircraft carrier, possibly to blow up for propaganda purposes.

US aircraft carrier [file]