The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly defeated a Democratic-led resolution to halt President Donald Trump’s Iran war campaign unless Congress authorizes hostilities. The measure failed on a 212-212 tie, making it the closest possible outcome and the third House attempt this year. Democrats argue the Constitution reserves war-making authority for Congress, while Republicans and the White House defend Trump’s commander-in-chief powers. The Senate has also blocked similar efforts as votes have grown tighter.
Iran’s foreign ministry called US military strikes “an act of aggression,” disputing Washington’s self-defence framing. The US administration insists it is not at war even as engagements have reportedly reached a legal threshold. Meanwhile, debate is intensifying over the War Powers Resolution and whether Congress authorized extended hostilities, as opposition lawmakers press to end the campaign.
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The USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group is leaving the Middle East after a long 10-month deployment, shrinking US naval presence as diplomacy with Iran stalls. The Trump administration is also arguing it does not need congressional approval for ongoing military actions, pointing to a ceasefire that pauses the War Powers timeline.
US officials say new congressional approval is not needed for strikes against Iran, arguing an existing ceasefire pauses the war powers deadline. The claim has met strong resistance from some lawmakers, while the Pentagon says safeguards are in place to prevent civilian harm. President Trump frames the action as a military operation that has already weakened Iran.
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