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US Senate blocks resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers

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23-07-2026 | 13:00

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US Senate blocks resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers

The U.S. Senate on Thursday ‌blocked a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the Iran ⁠war until hostilities are authorized by Congress. The resolution reflects growing congressional concern, even ‌among ⁠President Donald Trump's Republicans, over the war.

The Senate ⁠voted 49 to 47 not to ⁠advance the war powers ⁠resolution.

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