Senate deals Trump a blow, votes to end war against Iran

The U.S. Senate has delivered a rebuke to President Donald Trump, voting to end American military involvement in the conflict against Iran. In a significant assertion of congressional war powers, a bipartisan coalition of senators passed a resolution to halt U.S. participation in hostilities.

The resolution garnered a 50-48 vote, with four Republican senators breaking ranks to join their Democratic colleagues. This outcome signals a growing unease within Congress about the extent of U.S. military engagement in the Middle East and challenges the executive branch's authority to wage war without explicit legislative approval.

While the resolution's passage in the Senate marks a notable legislative victory for those seeking to de-escalate tensions with Iran, its ultimate impact remains uncertain. The resolution would still need to be approved by the House of Representatives and would likely face a presidential veto from Trump, who has previously asserted broad authority over foreign policy and military actions.