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Tensions explode in Washington as President Trump clashes with Senator Bill Cassidy over Iran policy, just as Congress is asked to fund a costly war with $70 billion. A late-night GOP vote blocks a ceasefire resolution, narrowly passing 50-47 — a symbolic move Trump calls a warning to Iran, though it doesn’t alter the outcome. With elections looming and approval ratings sinking, Trump faces mounting pressure from within his own party as public opinion turns against the war. Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards issue warnings over shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint for global oil — as Oman introduces temporary routes. Behind the scenes, the Iran deal remains murky, with Gulf allies fearing reconstruction funds could strengthen Iran’s military, and Lebanon’s Israel-Hezbollah conflict adds another layer, with Iran insisting on a ceasefire there before any peace talks can proceed.

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