Washington, June 24: In a significant political setback for President Donald Trump, the US Senate has passed a historic resolution seeking to limit the administration’s ability to engage in military action against Iran without congressional approval.
The measure, approved with bipartisan support, reflects growing concerns among lawmakers over the expansion of presidential war powers and the risk of a wider conflict in the Middle East. Several Republican senators joined Democrats in backing the resolution, underscoring unease within Congress over the Iran issue.
The resolution calls for any future military action against Iran to receive explicit authorization from Congress, reaffirming lawmakers’ constitutional role in decisions related to war and national security.
While the measure is unlikely to immediately alter US military operations, it sends a strong political message and highlights increasing divisions in Washington over foreign policy and the use of military force.
The vote marks a rare instance of Congress directly challenging the President on matters of war, amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran.