By Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked the latest Democratic-led effort to end the Iran war until it is authorized by Congress, but the measure edged closer to passage as a third Republican voted to advance the bill.The Senate voted 50-49 not to advance the war powers resolution, nearly along party lines. Three Republicans joined every Democrat but one in backing the measure sponsored by Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon.
US Senate blocks latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, support grows
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Thu 14:35 - Handelsblatt Politik
Iran war: Trump attacks Merz again
Sat 12:12 - n-tv Politik
Sea blockade against Iran: Trump: USA are “something like pirates”
Sat 14:02 - Die Welt
“We’re like pirates,” says Trump – Iran believes next escalation is “likely”
Sun 13:43 - Middle East Eye
Trump: Iran has 'not yet paid a big enough price'
Tue 05:10 - Handelsblatt Politik
Iran War: Trump again threatens Iran with destruction - USA reports destruction of Iranian speedboats
Tue 08:47 - Tagesschau
Trump and Merz: When will they talk to each other again?
Wed 10:55 - n-tv Politik
Are the USA and Iran getting closer?: Report about the near end of the war - stock markets are rising sharply
Wed 10:55 - n-tv Politik
Report on near end of war: Trump threatens Iran with new attacks of “greater intensity”
Wed 16:22 - SRF International
War in Iran – Does Trump have to capitulate to Iran?
Wed 20:06 - n-tv Politik
"Very close" to agreement: Trump: If the deal fails, Iran will be "bombed into the ground"
Thu 16:22 - Die Welt
“Trump has resigned,” says Tucker Carlson – and “Merz is absolutely right”
Fri 01:49 - n-tv Politik
US attacks in Iran: Trump speaks of “reminder” and threatens further strikes
Fri 04:25 - Die Welt
USA and Iran fight in the Strait of Hormuz - Trump threatens "more violent" attacks
Fri 13:21 - Handelsblatt Politik
Iran War: Iran's foreign minister accuses USA of sabotaging diplomatic efforts
Fri 13:29 - France 24
Iran war hangs over Trump's Beijing visit
Fri 23:58 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Top
War in the Middle East: USA fires on Iranian oil tankers – Trump expects response to peace proposal today
Sat 03:12 - n-tv Politik
Iran discusses US proposal: Trump expects letter from Tehran “today”
Sat 05:40 - Middle East Eye
Iranian politician calls Trump tactics psychological warfare against Tehran
Sat 09:55 - Tagesschau
Iran live blog: ++ Trump waits for Iran's response to US proposal ++
Sun 10:10 - Al Jazeera English
Iran military warns of ‘surprising’ methods of warfare if attacked again
Sun 15:31 - Tagesschau
Iran sends response to US proposal for new negotiations
Sun 16:19 - Aftenposten (NO)
Trump: The US can attack "every single target" in Iran
Sun 17:38 - Handelsblatt Politik
Middle East: Iran responds to US peace plan – new attacks overshadow negotiations
Sun 20:06 - n-tv Politik
Iran responds to US proposal: Tehran signals concessions, but insists on nuclear facilities
Mon 00:45 - Middle East Eye
Iran seeks guarantees against future attacks in US response, Tasnim reports
Mon 04:34 - Tagesschau
According to US proposal: Trump finds Iran's response "completely unacceptable"
Mon 10:10 - Tagesschau
Iran live blog: ++ Iran defends itself against criticism from Trump ++
Mon 10:12 - n-tv Politik
Stumbling block for Trump?: 440 kilos of uranium - that's what the central point of contention with Iran is about
Tue 06:10 - Die Welt
“Iran has the short end of the stick – Trump simply has to put up with that.”
Tue 13:16 - The Hill
Gingrich: Trump faces 'very difficult choice' with Iran war
Wed 18:36 - Al-Monitor
US Senate blocks latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, support grows