The pushback follows Trump’s encroachment on almost every congressional prerogative — from taking control of the power of the purse to threatening tariffs.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani held separate phone calls with Rubio and Araghchi on Thursday, according to the ministry in Rome. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump had directly threatened the Iranian Supreme Leader, saying he knew "where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding."