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Lawmakers respond to Iran ceasefire following U.S. strikes, with Republicans praising Trump and Democrats more reserved

UNITED STATES, JUN 24 – Republicans praised Trump’s role in ending the 12-day Israel-Iran war with a ceasefire, while Democrats withheld support amid concerns over war authorization, according to multiple officials.

  • On Monday, June 23, 2025, President Donald Trump declared that Israel and Iran had agreed to fully halt hostilities following U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities.
  • The ceasefire followed a 12-day conflict that began with Israeli strikes on June 12 and escalated when the U.S. joined with additional attacks.
  • Republicans praised Trump’s leadership in brokering peace, while many Democrats criticized the unauthorized strikes and urged Congress to pass a War Powers Resolution.
  • Senator John Cornyn described Trump's action as bold and appropriate, while Representative Randy Feenstra expressed gratitude to the former president for his role in brokering a full ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
  • The ceasefire will begin in phases over 24 hours, suggesting a winding down of hostilities and signaling potential regional stability under Trump’s diplomatic efforts.
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KGAN broke the news in Cedar Rapids, United States on Monday, June 23, 2025.
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