US Congress Moves to Limit Trump's Authority in Military Operations Against Iran

The United States House of Representatives approved a resolution on Thursday to limit President Donald Trump's ability to continue deploying US forces against Iran without express authorization from Congress.

The measure, sponsored by Democrat Pramila Jayapal, passed by a vote of 214 to 208, with support from four Republican lawmakers. The resolution directs the President to "remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military forces," including potential ground troops in combat or occupation, unless specific authorization is granted by the Legislature.

The vote comes against a backdrop of escalating conflict, with several US service members killed in Iranian strikes and rising war costs, while the White House has requested an additional $67 billion to fund the military campaign and replenish equipment, alongside $1.5 trillion for next fiscal year's Pentagon budget.

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The United States and Iran have been exchanging military strikes for over a week amidst an escalation that has included US bombardments against Iranian territory and retaliatory actions by Tehran targeting Washington bases in the region. Furthermore, US Central Command announced the resumption of a naval blockade of Iranian ports.

Donald Trump warned that attacks will continue until Iran's military capabilities are degraded and threatened to destroy power plants, bridges, and energy targets if the Islamic Republic refuses to negotiate.

Tehran maintains that its actions are in response to Washington's violations of the memorandum of understanding. In this context, the IRGC warned that "not a single drop of oil or gas" will be exported from the region while US aggression continues.