Senate softens resolution pressing Obama to help Israel in Iran strike The Senate Foreign Relations Committee moderated language in a resolution that had called on President Obama to assist Israel should it strike Iran.
Congress delivers final approval for new Iran sanctions, missile defense funding The final version of a defense funding act headed for President Obama’s desk includes enhanced Iran sanctions the president opposed as well as additional funding for Israel’s missile defense.
AIPAC-backed senators letter urges Obama against Iran concessions A letter signed by more than half the U.S. Senate and backed by AIPAC urged President Obama to keep up pressure on Iran.