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Senate narrowly backs troop withdrawal as Iran closes Strait.

7/13/2026

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Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, spiking oil prices.
The United States struck Iranian targets, prompting attacks on U.S. bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.
On June 23 the Senate voted 50-48 on a nonbinding resolution to withdraw troops, with four Republicans supporting it.
President Donald Trump confronted Senators Bill Cassidy, Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul, after which Cassidy voted no following a briefing from Vice President Vance.

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Story summary

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, spiking oil prices.
The United States struck Iranian targets, prompting attacks on U.S. bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.
On June 23 the Senate voted 50-48 on a nonbinding resolution to withdraw troops, with four Republicans supporting it.
President Donald Trump confronted Senators Bill Cassidy, Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul, after which Cassidy voted no following a briefing from Vice President Vance.