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Why Trump is so annoyed by Republican discord on Iran war
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue explains how the president lost grip of his party on a war powers vote.
June 24, 2026Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump's war with Iran
The resolution is largely symbolic, but it adds to pressure on the White House to end the conflict once and for all.
June 23, 2026US House votes to halt Iran war, in rebuke to Trump
In the 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, which had failed in three previous attempts.
June 4, 2026US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers - Reuters
US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers Reuters
May 19, 2026US House narrowly rejects bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers - Reuters
US House narrowly rejects bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers Reuters
May 14, 2026Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record
Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement.
May 2, 2026Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives - Reuters
Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives Reuters
May 1, 2026US official says Iran war truce 'terminated' hostilities for war powers deadline - Reuters
US official says Iran war truce 'terminated' hostilities for war powers deadline Reuters
May 1, 2026US Senate to vote on resolution to curb Trump's Iran war powers - Reuters
US Senate to vote on resolution to curb Trump's Iran war powers Reuters
April 8, 2026US House rejects war powers resolution, backs Trump on Iran war - Reuters
US House rejects war powers resolution, backs Trump on Iran war Reuters
March 5, 2026Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel; US Republicans block measure to halt US air campaign - Reuters
Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel; US Republicans block measure to halt US air campaign Reuters
March 5, 2026Majority of US Senate votes to block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, voting continues - Reuters
Majority of US Senate votes to block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, voting continues Reuters
March 4, 2026US Senate to vote on Trump's war powers as Iran conflict continues
The measure, which is not expected to pass, would require the withdrawal of US forces from the operation until approved by Congress.
March 4, 2026US lawmakers set to vote on war powers as Iran conflict widens - Reuters
US lawmakers set to vote on war powers as Iran conflict widens Reuters
March 4, 2026Too early to tell scope of Iran strikes, Trump tells Congress
In a letter to Congress, the US president says that the threat from Iran had become "untenable".
March 3, 2026Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia, FT reports - Reuters
Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia, FT reports Reuters
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Why Trump is so annoyed by Republican discord on Iran war
Congress has told President Trump to stop the war in Iran, but will it make any difference now there's a ceasefire? The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue explains why Congress's non-binding war powers vote has go
Congress passes war powers measure for first time, breaking with Trump over Iran
The Republican-controlled US Senate has approved a measure demanding that President Donald Trump halt the war in Iran or seek congressional approval before continuing military action. But the resolut
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House will vote on an Iran war powers resolution in a test of Trump’s strategy
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., a combat veteran, joins the House Democratic leadership in demanding a congressional approval for embarking on a war with Iran, during a news conference at the Capitol in Was
Senate Rejects War Powers Resolution That Would Force Trump to End Iran Strikes
The Republican-led Senate voted down a procedural measure intended to block President Donald Trump from ordering further military strikes on Iran without congressional approval—the first formal test o
US Senate rejects bid to curb Trump's Iran war powers
The US Senate on Wednesday rejected a resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's authority to continue military strikes on Iran, in a narrow congressional show of support for a conflict laun
US Senate Republicans block bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers
The Senate voted 53 to 47 against advancing the resolution, largely along party lines, with all but one Republican voting against the procedural motion and all but one Democrat supporting it. US Sena
Senate blocks attempt to rein in Iran campaign
A U.S. sailor serves as arresting gear officer as an F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 213, lands on the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Geral
Senate rejects attempt to rein in Trump's power to wage war on Iran
Washington — The Senate defeated a war powers resolution that sought to block President Trump from using further military force against Iran, rejecting a Democratic push to rebuke the president amid t
Senate votes down resolution to prevent Trump from continuing war with Iran
War powers vote broke along party lines with almost all Democrats in support and most Republicans opposed Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Senate Republi
US Senate to vote on Trump's war powers as Iran conflict continues
The US Senate is set to vote on a war power resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's ability to order further military action in Iran. The measure would require the withdrawal of US forc
Senators clash over an Iran war resolution as Congress’ first vote on the conflict draws near
The vote is an extraordinary test in Congress for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear U.S. exit strategy. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., arrives to
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Trump tells Congress it is ‘not possible at this time to know’ how long Iran attacks might last
Following the letter to Congress, Trump caused alarm in a separate Truth Social post where he said that ‘wars can be fought forever’ Removed from bookmarks From reproductive rights to climate change
Too early to tell scope of Iran strikes, Trump tells Congress
President Donald Trump has told lawmakers it is not yet possible to know the "full scope and duration" of the US operation in Iran.In a letter notifying Congress of the military action, Trump said the
Too early to tell scope of Iran strikes, Trump tells Congress
President Donald Trump has told lawmakers it is not yet possible to know the "full scope and duration" of US strikes on Iran. In a letter notifying Congress of the military action, Trump said the thr
Iran agrees €500 mln arms deal with Russia to rebuild air defenses - FT
Iran has agreed a secret €500 million arms deal with Russia to acquire thousands of advanced shoulder-fired missiles in a major effort to rebuild air defenses damaged during last year’s war with Israe