Trump slams Senate’s war powers vote on Iran as ‘meaningless’
Key Points:
- President Trump stated that Iran is currently agreeing to all U.S. demands during a 60-day negotiation phase, but warned the U.S. would take necessary actions if Iran fails to comply, emphasizing ongoing strong U.S. job numbers and oil price movements.
- Senator Bill Cassidy revealed a heated closed-door clash with Trump over Iran policy and the War Powers Resolution, asserting his demand for more information and refusing to be bullied despite the president raising his voice.
- Trump criticized European allies, including the UK, Italy, Germany, France, and Spain, for not supporting the U.S. military offensive against Iran, while also taking a jab at British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, stating he is "now gone."
- Iran expressed mistrust over mixed U.S. signals regarding the ceasefire memorandum, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei emphasizing Iran’s vigilance and the need for reciprocal commitments to uphold the agreement.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in diplomatic talks with Gulf leaders, including the UAE president, discussing the Trump-Iran memorandum, Strait of Hormuz security, and regional stability, while also addressing Lebanon-Israel negotiations and the role of Hezbollah.