During a recent testimony before Congress, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the increasing engagement of Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and the resilience of Iran's drone capabilities despite significant military pressure from US-Israeli strikes. Rubio noted that Iran is now open to negotiating aspects of its nuclear program, a shift from its previous stance, although he cautioned that this does not guarantee a successful resolution to the ongoing conflict. He emphasized that any potential sanctions relief would be contingent upon Iran meeting specific conditions related to its nuclear activities. Senator Jeanne Shaheen criticized Rubio for failing to adequately inform Congress about the administration's strategy regarding Iran, expressing constituents' concerns over domestic economic issues rather than foreign regime changes. Additionally, the Senate has moved forward with a war powers resolution that would require Trump to seek Congressional approval to continue military actions against Iran. Lawmakers are also pressing for clarity on the administration's broader foreign policy, including situations in Venezuela and Cuba.