The Democrats tried again Wednesday to block Operation Epic Fury via the War Powers Act, but once again, the vote failed.
Despite pulling away three Republicans—Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Rand Paul—the Iran resolution was blocked. It has now been blocked a total of seven times.
This comes as President Trump warns that the current ceasefire with Iran is on “life support,” following Iran releasing its proposal for a peace deal, which President Trump rejected.
All of this comes as President Trump is in China. China has continued to be a major purchaser of Iranian oil, despite the blockade, which has likely kept the Iranian regime afloat.