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Congress Votes End Iran War; White House TikTok Backlash

7/26/2026

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The White House posted a TikTok on July 23 using Katy Perry’s song “Firework” with missile footage, prompting Perry to tweet on July 25 that she was appalled and angry about the unauthorized use.
U.S. Central Command said the July 23 strikes were the 13th night targeting the Revolutionary Guard Corps to protect shipping.
Congress approved votes—House 214-208 and Senate 49-47—to end the war with Iran.
President Donald Trump defended the missile campaign.

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The White House posted a TikTok on July 23 using Katy Perry’s song “Firework” with missile footage, prompting Perry to tweet on July 25 that she was appalled and angry about the unauthorized use.
U.S. Central Command said the July 23 strikes were the 13th night targeting the Revolutionary Guard Corps to protect shipping.
Congress approved votes—House 214-208 and Senate 49-47—to end the war with Iran.
President Donald Trump defended the missile campaign.