The United States and Iran exchanged direct military fire again on Sunday, escalating a confrontation that has drawn in American troops stationed in the Persian Gulf. U.S. Central Command reported Monday that its forces intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American personnel in Kuwait. In a separate operation, the U.S. struck Iranian radar and drone command sites after Tehran shot down an American drone.
President Trump took to social media late Sunday, posting that “it will all work out well in the end” and urging an end to what he called “chirping” from Democrats, some Republicans, and “political hacks” over the lack of a peace deal. The president offered no new policy details, instead framing the conflict as a manageable situation that would resolve favorably.
On Capitol Hill, the Senate returns to session Monday with growing Republican acrimony over a proposed 60-day peace deal with Iran. A rule vote on a war powers resolution is expected this week, highlighting deepening divisions within the GOP. Some hawkish members argue the deal undermines military readiness, while war-weary senators push for a diplomatic off-ramp. The GOP split over Trump's Iran deal reflects broader tensions between the administration and its own party.
Meanwhile, in California, the race to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom is heating up ahead of Tuesday’s primary. Several candidates are vying for the chance to lead the state, with implications for national Democratic strategy.
Trump’s public schedule for Monday shows no planned events, though he is expected to hold a series of internal policy meetings. The White House has not issued a formal statement on the latest exchanges with Iran.
The latest strikes come after U.S. forces hit Iranian radar and drone command sites in a retaliatory operation earlier this month. That action followed the downing of an American drone, which the Pentagon called an unprovoked attack.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has vowed to block Trump’s proposed $1.78 billion fund, calling it a “slush fund” for executive overreach. Schumer’s coordinated Senate push aims to rally Democrats against the measure, which critics say bypasses congressional oversight.
As the situation develops, lawmakers on both sides are bracing for a contentious week. The war powers vote will test GOP unity and could shape the trajectory of U.S.-Iran policy for the remainder of Trump’s term.
