The Senate declined a resolution on Wednesday aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from continuing military actions in Iran. This decision followed the president’s criticism that a resolution passed earlier in the week compromised his administration’s diplomatic efforts with Tehran. These negotiations focus on Iran’s nuclear program.

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana was seen leaving a confidential meeting with President Trump and other Republican senators. This meeting took place on Wednesday, contrasting the recent pushback the president faced over his military strategies.