On Wednesday, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) urged Congress to step in as tensions tied to the Iran war escalate, warning of mounting casualties, soaring costs, and what he called weak presidential leadership.
Iran Conflict Sparks Congressional Oversight Push
Kelly, in a post on X, criticized the federal response to the ongoing crisis, pointing to both American military losses and civilian deaths abroad.
“13 American service members have lost their lives. There are more than 150 dead Iranian kids. Billions are being spent,” Kelly wrote.
He added, “Meanwhile, this president is flailing. Congress needs to do its job and assert its oversight authority.”
Iran Proposes Safe Passage In Hormuz Talks
On Thursday, Iran reportedly proposed allowing safe passage for ships through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz during ongoing talks with the U.S., signaling a partial shift in its position.
However, it was unclear whether Tehran would remove mines or guarantee free passage for all vessels, including Israeli-linked ships.
A source said the plan depended on Washington meeting Iran’s demands.
Separately, President Donald Trump said the Iran war was “very close to being over,” even as reports indicated the Pentagon had prepared to deploy more than 10,000 troops to the region.
The ceasefire was set to expire on April 22, with limited discussions on a possible extension.
Vice President JD Vance said a deal remained possible if Iran accepted U.S. nuclear conditions, while Iranian officials planned to reassess negotiations after talks with a Pakistani delegation led by Army Chief Asim Munir.
Trump said talks could resume within days in Pakistan and expressed optimism about a potential breakthrough, though officials acknowledged deep mistrust and ongoing tensions.
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