Senate votes to limit Trump’s Iran war powers in rare rebuke of his actions
The Senate has adopted a resolution limiting President Trump's authority in the Iran conflict, directing him to remove military forces from the region.
The Senate has voted to limit President Donald Trump's authority in the Iran war by directing him to remove military forces from the conflict, marking a rare rebuke of the president's actions and sending a strong message that the war lacks clear objectives and authorization. The resolution passed with broad bipartisan support, indicating growing unease among lawmakers about the ongoing military engagement with Iran. The move is seen as a significant check on Trump's powers in a foreign policy area where the administration has faced criticism for its handling of the conflict. The outcome reflects growing concerns among senators that the war is unwinnable and should be ended without further escalation.