President Donald Trump on Wednesday escalated his confrontation with Iran by demanding an additional $87 billion from Congress for what he described as “urgent Pentagon needs” tied to the ongoing conflict, even as a fragile ceasefire remained in effect. The request, made just one day after the US Senate delivered a rare rebuke to the administration over its military posture in the region, underscores the escalating political and financial stakes as Washington navigates fragile negotiations with Tehran.

Speaking to lawmakers in Washington, Trump framed the funding as essential to replenish depleted weapons stockpiles and sustain military readiness amid what he called “escalating threats” from Iran. The figure—reported by Hungarian outlets 444.hu and Romanian media HotNews—comes amid reports of heated exchanges in the White House, where Trump reportedly berated fellow Republicans over their wavering support for his Iran policy. Sources cited by Hungarian business weekly *HVG* described a “shouting match” in the Oval Office, with the president accusing party colleagues of failing to back his military strategy HVG.

The funding request follows a dramatic Senate vote on Tuesday, when a resolution to curtail US military involvement in Iran was narrowly defeated after four Republican senators defied Trump’s stance. The measure, which would have compelled the president to withdraw forces from hostilities, was blocked as lawmakers expressed concern that congressional interference could derail delicate peace talks Yeni Safak. Austrian broadcaster ORF later reported a “complete reversal” in Senate sentiment, with Republicans rallying behind Trump’s Iran approach after intense pressure from the White House ORF.

Trump has also warned that any attempt by Iran to impose tolls on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz would immediately terminate diplomatic negotiations, describing such measures as a “red line” that would derail regional stability efforts Yeni Safak. Meanwhile, German newspaper *Süddeutsche Zeitung* reported that Iranian officials had humiliated US negotiators in Tehran, forcing American representatives to sign what one US official described as a “degrading” and “total capitulation” document Süddeutsche Zeitung.

As the November midterm elections approach—set to determine control of Congress—Trump’s Iran policy has become a lightning rod for intra-party dissent. The president’s refusal to apologize for his confrontational tactics, as reported by Reuters and Axios, signals a high-stakes gamble that could reshape both American foreign policy and domestic political fortunes in the coming months HotNews.

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