US House approves resolution to restrict Trump's war powers regarding Iran

On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution with a 215-208 vote, aiming to restrict President Donald Trump's military authority regarding Iran. The resolution directs the president to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress declares war or authorizes the use of military force. Four Republican representatives—Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, Tom Barrett, and Warren Davidson—broke with their party to support the measure sponsored by Democrat Gregory Meeks. While the vote is largely symbolic due to the expected presidential veto and the current composition of the Republican-controlled Senate, it highlights growing bipartisan concern over the three-month-old conflict. The White House dismissed the resolution as unconstitutional, arguing that it improperly restricts presidential authority. Previous attempts to pass such measures have failed or been delayed, though the Senate previously advanced a similar procedural resolution in May. The measure reflects increasing public opposition to the conflict and mounting pressure on the administration to seek an end to the hostilities.