The United States House of Representatives has approved a resolution directing President Donald Trump to withdraw American forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes such military action.
The resolution was passed on Wednesday with a narrow vote of 215 to 208, with four Republican lawmakers joining Democrats in support of the measure.
The vote marks the first time the Republican-controlled House has approved a proposal aimed at compelling Trump to scale back military operations against Tehran since the conflict began in February.
However, the resolution is largely symbolic, as it must still be approved by the Republican-led Senate before becoming effective. Even if it passes the Senate, Trump is expected to veto it.
According to the House, the directive was issued under Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, which requires presidents to obtain congressional approval within 60 days of committing U.S. forces to hostilities.
Democrats argue that the deadline expired several weeks ago and accuse the president of violating federal law. They have also criticized Trump for launching military strikes against Iran alongside Israel without congressional authorization.
The White House, however, maintains that the 60-day timeline was effectively paused following a ceasefire agreement reached in April.
Despite Trump’s assertion that the war with Iran is already over, both sides exchanged fresh strikes on Wednesday, raising concerns that peace negotiations have made little meaningful progress.
