Iran was on the ropes: Trump lashes out after US Senate votes to halt war
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday lashed out at the Senate after it approved a resolution aimed at limiting any further military action against Iran
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday lashed out at the Senate after it approved a resolution aimed at limiting any further military action against Iran without congressional authorisation, accusing a group of Republican lawmakers of undermining his negotiating position and providing "aid and comfort" to America's adversaries. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed Iran was in a weakened position and ready to make major concessions when the Senate moved ahead with what he described as a "poorly timed and meaningless War Powers Act Vote." Read Full Story "So, I have Iran on the 'ropes,' ready to go down for the fall, willing to give us practically anything, and for the first time in decades, respecting the hell out of the United States and its President, ME," Trump wrote.
He criticised four Republican senators who joined Democrats in backing the measure, calling them "Republican Losers" and arguing that the vote had complicated his administration's efforts to deal with Tehran. "These Senators have just made my job more difficult, but I will get it done, one way or the other, because I always get it done!" Trump said. Trump's criticism came hours after the Republican-controlled Senate voted 50-48 in favour of a war powers resolution seeking to restrict any further escalation with Iran unless authorised by Congress, even as his administration continues negotiations on a potential peace agreement with the Islamic Republic. The legislation had already cleared the House of Representatives earlier this month, reflecting growing concern among lawmakers over the scope of presidential war-making powers and the risk of deeper US involvement in the conflict.
The vote also highlighted divisions within Trump's own party. Several Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in expressing concern over the administration's handling of the conflict, which began on February 28 and has become increasingly contentious in domestic political debates. Supporters of the resolution argued that Congress has a constitutional role in authorising military action and warned against allowing the executive branch unchecked authority to expand military operations. Critics, however, said the measure risked sending mixed signals to adversaries at a sensitive moment. Trump's remarks suggest the administration believes the Senate action could weaken its leverage as diplomatic contacts with Iran continue alongside military pressure. The US president claimed Iranian officials had questioned his team about the significance of the vote, using it as evidence that the measure had created uncertainty about Washington's resolve.
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