Senate passes war powers resolution targeting Iran conflict
The U.S. Senate approved a war powers resolution Tuesday calling for an end to U.S. military involvement in the conflict with Iran.
(NBC)- The U.S. Senate approved a war powers resolution Tuesday calling for an end to U.S. military involvement in the conflict with Iran.
The measure passed with support from four Republican senators and nearly all Democrats. The resolution directs President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces involved in the conflict unless Congress authorizes continued military action.
The vote is largely symbolic but reflects growing bipartisan debate over the administration’s Iran policy.
Speaking in a Pennsylvania swing district, Trump defended his handling of negotiations with Iran and touted what he described as significant progress.
“They were the bully of the Middle East, and now we’re leaving Iran with no navy, no air force, no anti-aircraft, no missile capability, no nuclear program,” Trump said.
The president also insisted Iran has agreed to extensive nuclear inspections, despite statements from Iranian officials suggesting no inspections have yet been scheduled.
“They’re wrong. They know they’re wrong. They told us inside, and we have it down: 100% inspections,” Trump said.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio continued meetings with U.S. allies in the Middle East, promoting the proposed agreement. The framework includes the potential unfreezing of Iranian financial assets if Tehran complies with its commitments.
“We know what they agreed to do, and now they either do it or they don’t,” Rubio said.
Some Republicans remain skeptical about the deal, citing concerns about Iran’s long-term commitment and the lack of congressional review.
Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina questioned whether Iran would honor the agreement beyond Trump’s presidency.
Meanwhile, the president is also pushing for passage of the Save America Act, a voter identification measure that remains stalled in the Senate.
Trump is expected to discuss the legislation with Republican lawmakers during a meeting Wednesday.
