US Senate denies Trump funding for war with Iran
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The US Senate approved temporary government funding but rejected President Donald Trump's request to allocate around $70 billion for military spending related to Iran, according to Bloomberg.
The US Senate approved a short-term bill to fund the federal government. The legislation is intended to keep the government operating from October 1, when the new fiscal year begins, through December 11.
The bill was supported by 90 senators, while six voted against it.
The bill will now go to the House of Representatives for consideration. Lawmakers are expected to return to work on August 31.
Trump wanted separate funding for Iran
At the same time, the Senate-approved bill does not include the roughly $70 billion in military spending related to Iran that the White House had sought.
The Trump administration insisted that the funds be approved separately. However, the Senate did not do so, and the Republican majority is prepared to leave for the summer recess without such a decision.
In addition, senators rejected the president's demand to include new voting restrictions in the bill. Republican leaders said there was not enough support for the measure.
At the same time, the bill includes several provisions sought by the White House. Among other things, they allow a number of projects related to military equipment to move forward during the period of temporary funding.
It should be recalled that a dispute arose between Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over a shortage of US munitions. The president demanded an explanation as to why he had not been informed about the acute shortage of missiles amid the war with Iran.
According to The Washington Post, a shortage of long-range guided missiles and air defense interceptors is already affecting the US's ability to carry out further strikes against Iran.
