David Morgan and Patricia ZengerleJun 25, 2026 – 7.58amWashington | US President Donald Trump faced pointed criticism over the Iran war on Wednesday (Thursday AEST) in a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans, shortly before his administration asked Congress for tens of billions of dollars to pay for the conflict.Several Republicans in the lunch meeting said Trump engaged in a shouting match with Republican Senator Bill Cassidy, who said the administration needs to explain a framework deal Trump signed last week that provides financial incentives for Iran but does not accomplish any of the goals he laid out at the war’s beginning.ReutersSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles