The decision left officials on both sides of the Atlantic scrambling to find out how long the pause might last.

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Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statements on Trump’s military actions in Iran: “President Trump’s unilateral decision to attack Iran without Congressional approval is unconstitutional and unwise.