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Bipartisan Divide Emerges as Islamabad Peace Talks Gain Momentum

Al Jazeera correspondent Rosalind Jordan is reporting from Washington, where the US capital is witnessing a stark partisan divide in response to the recent ceasefire. While both parties have expressed support for the truce, Republican voters are increasingly voicing opposition to the war, citing concerns that US military strikes have overstepped their bounds. According to recent polls, this sentiment has been building over the past 40 days, with many Republicans feeling that President Trump’s comments on Easter Sunday crossed a critical threshold. The president’s remarks, which appeared to threaten Iran’s destruction, have sparked unease among Republican voters, who are now questioning the president’s approach to the conflict. In contrast, Republican lawmakers are framing the ceasefire as a success for the administration’s “peace through strength” policy, downplaying the concerns of their base. Meanwhile, the US delegation for the upcoming Islamabad talks is expected to be led by Vice President JD Vance, alongside Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. However, the format of the talks – whether direct or mediated – remains uncertain. Additionally, pressing questions surround the presence of over 50,000 US troops in the region and the estimated $1bn daily war costs, as well as the $200bn supplemental budget request still pending before Congress.

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