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Amid President Donald Trump’s Monday announcement that a deal with Iran’s clerical regime is imminent to re-open the Strait of Hormuz and negotiate an end to Tehran’s illicit nuclear weapons program, Iranians who hoped U.S. pressure would force a decisive outcome now fear it may survive while ordinary people absorb the costs.

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«Inside Iran, the mood has shifted from early-war optimism to a kind of exhausted resignation, but there is still some hope that this is the moment President Trump will use his leverage to do the right thing. The Iranian people understand this unusually narrow but strategic window,» Lisa Daftari, editor-in-chief of The Foreign Desk who keeps in contact with Iranians on the ground, told Fox News Digital.

She continued that ,»The regime is fiscally strained and politically brittle, while the broader population has been disillusioned by years of repression and economic collapse. Iranians do see this as a one‑time opportunity for Washington — and President Trump in particular — to translate military and economic leverage into the potential collapse of an irrefromable regime. If the outcome is a shallow agreement that props up the system without changing its trajectory, that window will likely close for years.»

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An Iranian flag is placed amid rubble next to a destroyed residential building near Ferdowsi Square in Tehran on March 3, 2026. (ATTA KENARE / AFP via Getty Images)

She continued, «If instead, the U.S. holds firm on sanctions and nuclear red lines, it can weaken the regime’s hand without punishing the Iranian people, who have already paid the highest price.»

Daftari, the Iran expert, shared recent correspondence from two Iranians from Tabriz and Tehran.

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The resident from Tabriz said, «From my perspective, decades of political tension between Iran and the United States have had their greatest impact on ordinary people rather than those in power. Many families feel their voices are not being heard in international discussions about Iran.» Adding, «I respectfully ask whether you might consider sharing or highlighting the human side of this situation, so that the experiences of ordinary Iranian families are not overlooked in political discussions and media coverage.»

The Tehran resident said, «Today, the people of Iran believe in the future. On days when economic pressure makes the faces of the Iranian people sad, the word ‘unity’ brings a smile to their lips. Our situation is not good, but we are motivated.»

Fox News Digital surveyed a few Iranians and agreed to use only their first names because the clerical regime has declared the use of Starlink to bypass the censor a criminal act. A sophisticated clandestine network has managed to smuggle some satellite internet technology into Iran to allow people to communicate with the world outside the Islamist state.

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Two armed members of Iran’s police special forces stand behind a country flag placed on an armored military vehicle during a pro-Government rally in downtown Tehran, Iran. (Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Hassan, who lives in Tehran, pleaded with President Trump to keep strong in his dealings with the regime, saying that «Things have gotten so bad that even if you wanted to give up and leave Iran and just focus on your own life and work, it feels like there’s nowhere left to turn. Mr. Trump, through these deals and arrangements, has left people feeling trapped, with no road left open.»

Mehdi, who resides in Tehran, expressed confusion about the existence of an agreement. He said, «So what exactly are they agreeing on? Are they saying they’re close to a deal or are there other discussions too? Every minute there is a new piece of news, everyone has a new analysis, everything changes every minute. It’s strange. This war achieved nothing. We’re the only ones left paying the price,» he complained.

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Hassan from Tehran said that «Mr. Trump, if until yesterday most Iranians thought they were on the same path as America, you caused them all to become disappointed. «Mr. Trump, if you wanted this government to remain in power, why did you blow up factories? Now workers are being laid off, and inflation is out of control. Even with a salary of 18 million tomans, you cannot feed yourself.»

Mahsa, from the Caspian Sea city of Rasht, told Fox News Digital that the system [Islamic Republic of Iran] is still fully intact. They don’t care how many people died. If anything, they seem more emboldened now and even take pride in martyrdom. Yesterday I argued with a regime supporter [who] said: «Our leader didn’t give away a single meter of land, didn’t take a step backward, unlike previous kings who gave away Bahrain, Baku, Nakhchivan, and others.»

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Protesters block a street as a crowd gathers during a demonstration in Tehran, Iran, on Jan. 9, 2026. (Mahsa/Middle East Images/AFP)

The concerns among many Iranians revolve around the proposed memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran’s regime. The MOU does not address the overthrow of the clerical regime or human rights violations, according to media reports.  Large numbers of Iranians within Iran and among the Iranian diaspora want the Trump administration to topple the Islamist dictatorship in Tehran.

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The MOU reportedly involves a 60-day ceasefire extension. Israel and the U.S. launched a joint attack on Iran on February 28. The MOU would also see the reopening the Strait of Hormuz and new talks over Iran’s illicit nuclear weapons program.

The leaked elements of the MOU have not been confirmed by the Trump administration.

When asked about the concern among Iranians about a deal with the Islamic Republic, Anna Kelly, a spokeswoman for the White House, told Fox News Digital that «For 47 years, American Presidents and countless other world leaders talked about the threat posed by Iran, but no one had the courage to address it. President Trump took decisive action to ensure that Iran could never harm our homeland, our troops, or our allies again. Once Iran’s nuclear threat is removed for good, the entire region and its people will be safer and more stable.»

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Protesters march in downtown Tehran, Iran, on Dec. 29, 2025. (Fars News Agency/AP)

However, Trump said last week during his cabinet meeting, «We didn’t set out for regime change,» adding, «But by the fact that we’re dealing with a totally different group of people than we were at the beginning … This is regime change.»

Reza Farnood, an Iranian American who supports the Trump administration and is a researcher, writer and activist, urged that President Trump continue with his maximum pressure campaign against Tehran.

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Farnood told Fox News Digital, «We welcome the bombing and attacking the regime because we are aiming to overthrow the regime.» He urged that Trump continue the blockade of Iran’s vessels and deny money to the regime. He said sanctions relief will be used by Iran «against the U.S. and Israel and their allies and innocent Iranians.»

Farnood stressed that the clerical regime is holding the Iranian people «hostage.»

Kianoosh, who lives in the northern city of Karaj, the capital of  Alborz province, said about Trump’s proposed deal: «You threw six months of our lives into hell. What answer are «you going to give to the mothers of all those children who were killed? Why did you give people false hope? Why did you hand down a death sentence to everything so many people believed in?»

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Leading U.S. Senators well-versed in foreign policy have praised Trump’s approach to the Islamic Republic. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-SC., recently told Fox News’ Sean Hannity «On Trump’s watch, they’re [Iran’s regime] becoming poorer and weaker. That’s the difference.»

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Graham juxtaposed Trump’s Iran policy with his predecessors. «Obama and Biden screwed Iran up, and Donald Trump is fixing it. On Obama and Biden’s watch, Iran became rich and lethal,» he said. «On Trump’s watch, they’re becoming poorer and weaker. That’s the difference.»

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Iran is running dangerously low on oil storage capacity and could face a severe economic breaking point if forced to halt production, former U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette recently told Fox News.

Trump has said that Iran’s regime murdered as many as 45,000 Iranian demonstrators in January 2026. He urged just days after the mass murder that protesters keep going and promised them that «help is on its way.»

Lawdan Bazargan, a prominent Iranian-American activist who the regime imprisoned in its infamous Evin Prison in Tehran in the 1980s for political dissent, told Fox News Digital that the Iranians she’s spoken with are discouraged by Trump’s dealings. «He was one of the few world leaders who repeatedly spoke about the thousands of Iranians killed in January 2026 and expressed disgust at the sheer brutality of the Islamic Republic. He had promised support for the Iranian people and raised expectations that meaningful change might finally come.»

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Iranians attend an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran, on Jan. 9, 2026. (UGC via AP)

She continued: «Now, 88 days later, many people feel they are left facing the same regime, one that appears more emboldened, more ideological, and still willing to repress, execute, and arrest people. The economy has been devastated, and many feel trapped between a government with no mercy and a future with no clear path forward.

For years, 90 million Iranians have lived as hostages of the Islamic Republic. Now, many fear that the consequences no longer stop at Iran’s borders, through threats to global energy routes, regional stability, and even digital infrastructure.»

According to Bazargan, «The question many ordinary Iranians are asking is simple: How are people expected to fight a system that feels victorious, controls the weapons, controls the narrative through a massive propaganda machine, and possesses countless tools of repression?»

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A billboard in Tehran displays Iran’s supreme leaders since 1979: Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who was appointed supreme leader on March 9, 2026. (AFP/Via Getty Images)

Ali, who is also from the sprawling capital city of Tehran, complained about the spiraling prices and inflation and disappointment that the regime is still in place.

«For a government with state-provided housing and billions in patronage and privileges, what difference did any of this make for its supporters?»

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Ali added: «We’re the ones who are paying the price and getting crushed. How are our children ever supposed to afford these housing and car prices, and how are they supposed to get married?»

The U.S. State Department referred Fox News Digital to the White House for a comment.

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Fox News Poll: Cool your servers! Voters reject data centers

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While U.S. tech companies race for AI dominance, the latest Fox News nationwide survey finds voters hitting the brakes on data centers, as more prefer taking time to address local concerns than rushing expansion to maintain a competitive global edge.

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By a 40-point margin, voters oppose building data centers in their area to support artificial intelligence (30% favor, 70% oppose).

MAGA supporters (46% favor) and Republican men (45%) are the groups most likely to favor data centers, while White women with a college degree (84% oppose) and liberal voters (80%) are the most opposed.

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Among those favoring data centers, 60% cite economic benefits, including jobs, economic growth, community investment, and tax revenue as the reason for their support. Another 21% point to technological benefits, saying the centers are useful, necessary, or important for future progress. Just 2% say staying ahead of competitors is the primary reason for their support.

Those opposing data centers emphasize a different set of considerations. Half (50%) say environmental issues are their main concern, including energy and water use, pollution, noise, and overall environmental impact, while far fewer mention quality-of-life concerns (14%), economic effects (11%), or simply having a negative view of AI (11%).

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While data centers are broadly unpopular, views of artificial intelligence technology itself are somewhat less negative. Overall, 45% view AI favorably versus 54% unfavorably, underwater by 9 points. In April, it was -11 points.

Positive views of AI are higher among MAGA Republicans (55% favorable), voters with graduate degrees (52%), conservatives (50%), and men (49%) than among Democrats (41%), those without a college degree (43%), liberals (37%), and women (40%).

Nearly 8 in 10 voters prefer slower data center construction to address environmental and community concerns, while 2 in 10 favor building them as quickly as possible to maintain a competitive advantage over China and other countries.

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While majorities across the board prefer the slow adoption of the centers, MAGA Republicans (36%) and very conservatives (35%) are the most likely to prioritize rapid expansion to maintain international competitiveness.

AI won’t find an ally in the under 30 crowd

Although younger voters are often viewed as more tech-savvy, that does not translate into warm views of artificial intelligence.

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Voters under age 30 are the least likely to view AI favorably, at 38%, compared with 48% of those ages 30-44 and 44% of those 45 and over.

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Regardless of differences in views of AI, attitudes toward data centers are pretty consistent across generations. Roughly 7 in 10 in every age group oppose building data centers, and about 8 in 10 prefer slowing construction to address environmental and local concerns.

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Conducted July 17–20, 2026, under the direction of Beacon Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R), this Fox News survey includes interviews with a sample of 1,003 registered voters randomly selected from a national voter file. Respondents spoke with live interviewers on landlines (70) and cellphones (681) or completed the survey online after receiving a text (252). Results based on the full sample have a margin of sampling error of ±3 percentage points. The survey includes an oversample of 200 voters aged 18–29, bringing the sample size for that subgroup to 350 (±5). Sampling error for results among subgroups is higher. In addition to sampling errors, question wording and order can influence results. Weights are generally applied to age, race, education, and area variables to ensure the demographics are representative of the registered voter population. Sources for developing weight targets include the most recent American Community Survey, Fox News Voter Analysis, and voter file data.

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Brote de infecciones respiratorias cobra la vida de seis personas en la comarca indígena Ngäbe Buglé, en Panamá

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En la comarca indígena Ngäbe Buglé hay preocupación por los casos de la enfermedad respiratorio. EFE/ Bienvenido Velasco

Seis personas, entre niños y adultos, fallecieron recientemente en la comarca Ngäbe Buglé a raíz de un brote de infecciones respiratorias bajas graves.

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Las autoridades sanitarias movilizaron un equipo de respuesta rápida para investigar la situación y reforzar las acciones de atención médica en las comunidades afectadas.

Desde el sábado pasado, el Ministerio de Salud desplegó personal especializado en las zonas de Valle Bonito, Palmira y Guayacán.

El equipo permanecerá en el área hasta el viernes, realizando investigaciones de campo y vigilando de cerca la evolución de los casos.

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El objetivo principal es identificar el origen del brote y contener su propagación, mientras se mantienen medidas de respuesta sanitaria.

Equipos de salud se dirigieron al lugar para tratar de detener la propagación de las infecciones respiratorias. (Minsa)
Equipos de salud se dirigieron al lugar para tratar de detener la propagación de las infecciones respiratorias. (Minsa)

La intervención permitió ofrecer atención médica a 178 personas, administrar 391 dosis de vacunas —incluidas 184 contra la influenza— y distribuir 394 medicamentos en las comunidades afectadas. Las acciones forman parte de un plan integral que busca limitar los riesgos asociados a la enfermedad respiratoria.

El Ministerio de Salud señaló que tres de los fallecidos no buscaron atención médica o recurrieron únicamente a medicina botánica.

Los contactos cercanos de estos casos permanecen asintomáticos, según los reportes iniciales de la investigación epidemiológica.

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Hasta el momento, la vigilancia epidemiológica continúa activa en la comarca. Las autoridades insisten en que toda persona con fiebre, dificultad para respirar o tos persistente debe acudir al centro de salud más cercano y evitar la automedicación.

El llamado busca garantizar el diagnóstico y tratamiento oportunos, y así prevenir nuevas complicaciones en la población.

El ministro de Salud, Fernando Boyd Galindo, a la derecha, conversa con un miembro del personal del Comando Sur del programa “Juntos por la Salud”. (Minsa)
El ministro de Salud, Fernando Boyd Galindo, a la derecha, conversa con un miembro del personal del Comando Sur del programa “Juntos por la Salud”. (Minsa)

Por otra parte, el ministerio informó que más de 14 mil pacientes han recibido atención médica en todo el país gracias a la iniciativa “Juntos por la Salud”, que opera en 27 instalaciones de salud y busca reforzar la atención especializada en diferentes regiones de Panamá.

El programa se ha desplegado en hospitales como San Miguel Arcángel, Santo Tomás y Nicolás A. Solano, donde profesionales panameños y estadounidenses colaboran en la atención a la población.

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Durante la última semana, cerca de 100 pacientes de cardiología y fonoaudiología en Panamá Oeste recibieron atención como parte de este esfuerzo conjunto.

El ministro de Salud, Fernando Boyd Galindo, y el embajador de Estados Unidos en Panamá, Kevin Marino Cabrera, recorrieron el Hospital Nicolás A. Solano para supervisar la labor de los nueve especialistas del Comando Sur que actualmente prestan servicios en el lugar.

El ministro Boyd Galindo subrayó el respaldo del personal médico militar, quienes aportan experiencia en áreas como cardiología, fisioterapia, pediatría y ginecología.

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Mediante una inversión de $78 millones se prepara una licitación para construir el nuevo Hospital Nicolás A. Solano, en Panamá Oeste.
Mediante una inversión de $78 millones se prepara una licitación para construir el nuevo Hospital Nicolás A. Solano, en Panamá Oeste.

Destacó que el apoyo llega en un momento clave, ya que el Estado se encuentra en proceso de licitación para construir el nuevo Hospital Nicolás A. Solano, proyecto que contempla una inversión de $78 millones. Posteriormente, se prevé la construcción de un hospital materno infantil, infraestructura considerada necesaria para la zona.

La iniciativa nació con el objetivo de fortalecer la respuesta sanitaria nacional. Para ello, el Comando Sur de Estados Unidos aporta servicios médicos especializados y entrega insumos, equipos y medicamentos valorados en decenas de miles de dólares, según la información oficial.

Las misiones de “Juntos por la Salud” se desarrollan de manera simultánea en 27 centros de atención, cubriendo las diez provincias del país y la comarca Ngäbe Buglé. Esta estrategia busca ampliar el acceso a servicios médicos de calidad en comunidades que requieren apoyo adicional, reforzando la cooperación internacional en materia de salud pública.

Estamos muy contentos con los resultados de la iniciativa ‘Juntos por la Salud’, que iniciamos este año con la meta de beneficiar a más de 10 mil panameños”, dijo el embajador estadounidense Kevin Marino Cabrera.

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Summer School: Republicans’ crusade to teach voters the ‘New Math’ on the ‘commie caucus’

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The House is gone. But the campaign is on.

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«We’re going to have a lot to talk about during this break,» said House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La. «The contrast on the ballot this November between communism and freedom.»

School is out for the summer in the House until August 31. But Republicans envision a version of summer school for the voters. They intend to educate people about Democratic candidates who are veering to the left.

«The reality is that the communist caucus, the commie caucus is coming to Congress,» claimed Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y.

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The House might be a lost cause for Republicans, but their summer campaign to educate voters on the Democrats’ insurgent left flank has just begun. (Emma Woodhead/Fox News Digital)

Republicans hope to cling to their narrow House majority by distinguishing themselves from Democrats – and noting how Democrats tapped far-left candidates in New York City and even Colorado. These «Democratic Socialists of America» candidates will undoubtedly prevail in their districts. But Republicans believe that left-wing Democrats freak out independents and mainstream Democrats. The GOP is banking on that as an insurance policy to maintain control of the House.

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House Republicans also enjoyed some relative success last week for the first time in months. The GOP advanced a host of bills important to them. And, simultaneously got Democrats on the record about bills which Republicans think they can boomerang against their adversaries this fall.

«They have to answer for why they voted against funding our troops, against funding the government, against common sense policies like voter ID and proof of citizenship,» said House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.

Mike Johnson speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

«They have to answer for why they voted against funding our troops, against funding the government, against common sense policies like voter ID and proof of citizenship,» House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said of the opposition. (Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

The House approved a plan barring stock trades by Members, 232-198. Only 13 Democrats voted yes compared to all Republicans. But the GOP tacked on a voter ID mandate. Democrats argue that provision transformed a once bipartisan issue into a GOP political wedge.

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«I proudly voted no because we are not going to sabotage mail-in voting in this country. And we’re not going to fall for that kind of bait-and-switch tactic here,» fumed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.

Democrats have long campaigned on affordability.

«Today, prices are up over 25 cents a gallon above $4 a gallon in my region,» said Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa.

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President Donald Trump has now paused the air campaign against Iran after two weeks of consecutive bombing. But the war in Iran presents Democrats with a political opening.

«Will Democrats recalibrate their message on Iran? Will we see ads on Iran going into the midterms?» yours truly asked House Minority Leader Jeffries, D-N.Y.

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«We don’t have to recalibrate our message. We’ve been opposed to Donald Trump’s reckless and costly war of choice in the Middle East from the very beginning,» replied Jeffries.

There was a split decision on Capitol Hill last week. The House voted to shackle the president on Iran war powers. Four Republicans defected and sided with Democrats.

«He ran on no new wars,» said Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt. «He’s making the case for us. He hit voters over and over and over with this promise. And then he did the exact opposite.»

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President Trump has paused the air campaign against Iran after weeks of regular bombing. (CENTCOM)

Still, the president’s allies claimed that the vote undercuts American forces in harm’s way.

«To belittle this mission is to belittle and demean the very service these members who gave their lives,» said House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast, R-Fla.

A couple of hours later, the Senate rejected the House’s rebuke of the President.

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«I think Democrats have taken that tack from the start,» said Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., of the Democrats hoping to cut off the Iran operation.

«It wouldn’t have passed if it wasn’t for Republicans in the House,» yours truly pointed out.

«A few Republicans,» conceded Hoeven. «But I think there’s strong support in our party (for the President).»

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That’s ultimately why the Senate defeated its Iran measure. Some GOPers argued that the U.S. has Iran on the ropes.

«Last time I checked, we’ve wiped these b——s out. An occasional missile strike and boats in the Strait (of Hormuz). That’s not military strength. Those are the flailings of a failing empire,» declared Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont.

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But Senate Democrats chided Republicans for not intervening in the conflict.

«Every time Republicans oppose our war powers resolution and vote against ending this war, they lose the faith of the American people,» said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. «Senate Republicans need to wake up. Not next week. Not next month. Now.»

Top Congressional GOP leaders say it’s not necessary for Congress to flex its war powers muscles.

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«I don’t think an AUMF (authorization for use of military force) is in order right now. I think we need to bring this to a resolution,» said Johnson.

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Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, is calling for «greater clarity» on the Iran conflict. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

However, some Republicans demand answers about the endgame.

«I think we need greater clarity there. I think Congress needs to exercise more of its powers here,» said Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas.

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Democrats may believe they have an advantage on Iran. But like Roy, they demand a plan.

«This whiplash policy in Iran is not good,» said Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., the top Democrat on the Homeland Security Committee. «You can’t run a war at 2:00 in the morning on Twitter.»

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Despite their criticism, Democrats are vague about how they’d go about ending the war.

«We’ve got to figure that out. But Donald Trump got us into this mess,» said Jeffries.

«But won’t voters demand you guys to have a plan if you’re going to win the majority, Mr. Leader?» I asked as Jeffries walked away.

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I posed a similar question to Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., one of the most thoughtful Democrats on foreign policy and national security issues.

«We didn’t start it,» replied Coons.

«But don’t you have to have a plan if you’re going to criticize the president on this?» I asked.

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«I wouldn’t have gotten into this war,» said Coons.

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Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., was more blunt – saying outright that he «wouldn’t have gotten into this war.» (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

The Pentagon is now running short on cash since the defense policy bill is stalled. That’s to say nothing of the budget resolution which could provide $95 billion to the Pentagon. Congressional approval to pay for the war could take months. Perhaps until December. That’s after the election. Democrats may want to see how they fare in the midterms before coughing up money for the military.

Midterm elections are often a referendum on the president.

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In 2006, Democrats flipped the House and Senate by campaigning on ending the unpopular war in Iraq. They had a plan to wind down the conflict. Eighteen years later, Democrats want to run on Iran in this fall’s midterms. But unlike 2006, they don’t seem to have a clear plan on how to end the conflict.

But they know who to blame: President Trump.

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