Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans after the chamber rejected a resolution seeking to end U.S. military involvement in the Iran war.

Schumer Slams Trump Over Iran War

On Monday, in a post on X, Schumer contrasted the war's duration with Trump's earlier prediction that the conflict would be relatively short.

"Remember when Trump said his war in Iran would last only four to five weeks?" he said. "We're now in month EIGHT, and the American people and our troops are paying the price."

He added, "Last week, the Senate GOP had the chance to vote to end this illegal war, and instead voted to keep it going."

Schumer further said, "They are complicit."

Iran War Raised Costs and Political Concerns

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said the Iran war had pushed affordability issues to the forefront for voters, with soaring diesel prices increasing pressure on farmers and truckers.

Republicans had called for measures such as a temporary diesel export ban, while officials and economists warned that restricting fuel exports could reduce supply.

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) criticized the war's strategy, saying the Trump administration had entered the conflict without a clear goal or exit plan.

Kelly said the war had caused more than 20 U.S. service member deaths and about 800 injuries, while putting the total cost at more than $40 billion with no end in sight.

Trump Pressured Iran and China

Last week, Trump had reportedly rejected Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal and expected U.S. attacks to resume after the November midterms.

Tehran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming nuclear talks in exchange for U.S. concessions including lifting its naval blockade and easing economic pressure.

Trump also urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to end assistance to Iran. While U.S. officials said Washington received assurances from Beijing that it would stop supporting Iran, a senior Iranian official said China would maintain its economic, political and military ties with Tehran.

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