[97470] Shake-up in Washington: Congress and the Senate against Trump's Iran policy
Tension in Washington: The Senate votes against war in Iran
Political drama in the United States: Following a similar resolution in Congress, the US Senate also passed a resolution overnight calling for the withdrawal of military forces from the area around Iran within 30 days. According to the report on Abu Ali Express, this is a symbolic but significant decision, with four Republican senators crossing party lines to join the Democrats. The resolution was passed by a vote of 50 to 48, as also reported by Roi Kais and Guy Elster.
President Donald Trump reacted angrily to the move and called the senators who supported it "losers." In a statement published on various channels, including News 8200, Trump claimed that he is close to defeating Iran and that "the Senate has effectively given aid and comfort to the enemy." According to him, Iran now holds immense respect for the US, and the vote in Washington only complicates his mission to complete the process.
Iran looking for psychologists to understand Trump
Alongside the political tension, it was reported in The Wall Street Journal (and other channels such as Israel News IL) that the Iranian negotiating team is seeking advice from outside psychologists. Their goal is to try to decipher Trump's thinking patterns and reactions, against the backdrop of his threatening tweets. In addition, Iranian diplomats have even turned to reading Trump's book, "The Art of the Deal," in an attempt to understand his negotiation methods.
Additional developments
- Security: 301 Arab World News reported on the success of a test of the American "Golden Dome" (GDA) system, which is based on innovative autonomous defense technology.
- Economy: Iran News noted that the Iranian Minister of Industry admitted that the naval blockade forced the country to move goods by land, which led to price hikes and a high cost of living.
- Political controversy: Congressman Randy Fine criticized Vice President J.D. Vance for his remarks regarding the establishment of Israel, claiming it was "a pathetic lack of respect," as published on Abu Ali Express.