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Wicker Urges Bombing, Trump Extends Ceasefire Amid Iran Talks

4/25/2026

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Chair Roger Wicker said talks with Iran are over and urged President Donald Trump to resume bombing.
President Trump extended ceasefire as Envoy Steve Witkoff and advisor Jared Kushner traveled to Pakistan for talks.
Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Iran requested Islamabad talks and that Operation Epic Fury moved to a diplomatic phase.
Senators Susan Collins, John Curtis and Thom Tillis urged Congress to authorize beyond the War Powers Act limit.

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Chair Roger Wicker said talks with Iran are over and urged President Donald Trump to resume bombing.
President Trump extended ceasefire as Envoy Steve Witkoff and advisor Jared Kushner traveled to Pakistan for talks.
Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Iran requested Islamabad talks and that Operation Epic Fury moved to a diplomatic phase.
Senators Susan Collins, John Curtis and Thom Tillis urged Congress to authorize beyond the War Powers Act limit.