Senate Passes War Powers Resolution Despite Republican Support for Trump

US President Donald Trump has suffered a major setback over the Iran conflict after the Senate backed a resolution aimed at stopping further American military action against Iran.

The US Senate voted in favour of a War Powers Resolution that directs the President to halt military operations against Iran. The resolution received support from 50 senators, while 48 senators voted against it in favour of President Trump’s position.

The development marks a significant challenge for the Trump administration, as several lawmakers from his own Republican Party also supported the resolution.

Republican Senators Break Ranks With Trump

For the first time, both chambers of the US Congress have passed a resolution under the 1973 War Powers Act seeking to restrict the President’s authority to continue military action without congressional approval.

Trump’s Republican Party currently holds a narrow majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. However, some Republican lawmakers voted against the President’s stance.

In the Senate, four Republican senators supported the resolution, while two lawmakers were absent during the voting process. A Democratic senator also voted against the resolution.

White House Rejects Resolution, Calls It Unconstitutional

Under the War Powers Act, the resolution will not be sent to the White House for President Trump’s signature. The White House has stated that the measure is unconstitutional and therefore not legally binding.

Legal experts have described the issue as a complex constitutional question that could eventually be decided by the courts.

House of Representatives Also Approves Resolution

Earlier, the resolution had also passed in the House of Representatives with support from some Republican members. A total of 215 lawmakers voted in favour, while 208 voted against it in support of Trump.

Four Republican representatives backed the resolution in the lower chamber, highlighting growing divisions within the Republican Party over the administration’s Iran policy.

The latest vote adds to the political pressure on President Trump as tensions surrounding the Iran conflict continue to escalate.

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Trump Targets Media Coverage of Iran Conflict

US President Donald Trump has launched a sharp attack on American media outlets and the Democratic Party amid ongoing tensions with Iran. In a lengthy social media post, Trump alleged that sections of the US media would portray any outcome involving Iran as a victory for Tehran, regardless of the facts on the ground.

Trump claimed that even if Iran were to surrender completely, some media organizations would still present the situation as an Iranian success rather than an American achievement.

Iranian Embassy Responds to Trump’s Remarks

The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi responded to Trump’s comments through a social media post, offering a pointed reply to the US President.

The embassy stated that it would be willing to acknowledge a “historic victory” for Trump if the United States were to recognize Iran’s nuclear rights, end military operations, withdraw its forces from the region, lift naval blockades, remove sanctions imposed on the Iranian people, and compensate for damages caused by the conflict.

According to the embassy, under such circumstances, Iran would publicly declare that Trump had achieved a major and historic victory.

Strong Criticism of American News Organizations

In his post on Truth Social, Trump criticized several leading American media organizations, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNN.

He accused these outlets of biased reporting and alleged that they consistently misrepresent developments related to his administration and US foreign policy. Trump argued that regardless of military or diplomatic outcomes, certain sections of the media would refuse to acknowledge any success achieved by the United States under his leadership.

Claims About Iran’s Military Capabilities

Trump also made strong claims regarding Iran’s military situation, asserting that the country’s naval forces had been severely weakened and that its air force was no longer effective. He further alleged that Iranian military personnel had abandoned key positions.

The US President argued that even if Iran openly admitted defeat, media critics would still portray the situation as a setback for America.

Sharp Political Attack on Democrats

Alongside his criticism of the media, Trump also targeted the Democratic Party, accusing its leaders of losing touch with reality and engaging in politically motivated attacks.

His remarks included highly critical language directed at political opponents, reflecting the increasingly polarized nature of American political discourse amid ongoing international tensions.

Escalating War of Words

The exchange between Trump and the Iranian Embassy highlights the continuing war of words surrounding US-Iran relations. With tensions remaining high, diplomatic rhetoric from both sides continues to attract global attention as the international community closely watches developments in the region.

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