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Trump Urges Iran to Negotiate Amid Rising Tensions

4/4/2026

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Trump Warns Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran to negotiate a peace deal, saying the U.S. military has not yet begun significant destruction.
He said Iran requested a ceasefire, which Iran denied as false.
Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) would not support Iran action beyond 60 days without congressional approval.
Iran shot down a U.S. F-15 fighter jet.
New York University (NYU) closed its Abu Dhabi campus after threats against U.S. universities.

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Senator Curtis Opposes Funding

Senator John Curtis (R-Utah) reiterated opposition to funding Iran operations without a formal war declaration by Congress.
He emphasized constitutional checks on presidential power in a recent X post and in the Deseret News.
Curtis said U.S. President Donald Trump acted legally, but the authority is limited to 60 days.
He urged collaboration between the president and Congress on national matters, reflecting a growing concern about unilateral actions.

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Trump Warns Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran to negotiate a peace deal, saying the U.S. military has not yet begun significant destruction.
He said Iran requested a ceasefire, which Iran denied as false.
Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) would not support Iran action beyond 60 days without congressional approval.
Iran shot down a U.S. F-15 fighter jet.
New York University (NYU) closed its Abu Dhabi campus after threats against U.S. universities.

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