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Trump Faces Criticism as Iran War Enters Seventh Week

4/17/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces mounting criticism as the war in Iran enters its seventh week.
House votes narrowly blocked efforts to limit his military powers, signaling congressional unease about the conflict's fallout.
Democrats say Trump lacks a clear strategy, while some Republicans worry about the war's electoral impact.
Ceasefire negotiations continue, but disputes over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program complicate any path forward.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces mounting criticism as the war in Iran enters its seventh week.
House votes narrowly blocked efforts to limit his military powers, signaling congressional unease about the conflict's fallout.
Democrats say Trump lacks a clear strategy, while some Republicans worry about the war's electoral impact.
Ceasefire negotiations continue, but disputes over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program complicate any path forward.