Washington (USA), June 4: In a rare bipartisan challenge to the White House, the US House of Representatives has approved a measure aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s ability to launch further military action against Iran without congressional approval.
The measure passed in a 215 to 208 vote, with four Republicans joining Democrats in support.
The move reflects growing concerns among lawmakers over the possibility of an escalation in tensions and renewed US involvement in the region.
The House vote, which saw four Republicans join Democrats in supporting the measure, is largely symbolic but represents a significant challenge to the president’s war powers.
Lawmakers argued that any further military action should require approval from Congress.
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"If Iran agrees to sign the agreement, they will agree to not have, develop or buy a nuclear weapon and they are pretty close to signing it," the US President had said, responding to reporters earlier.
When asked whether the ceasefire was still in place, President Trump said there was “a reason for everything,” claiming that Iran had been responding after US strikes. He added that negotiations with Tehran were “going very well.”
The US President has been saying that his administration is pressuring Iran to sign the deal or stay ready for the more stringent action going forward.
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The latest escalation saw Iran strike Kuwait’s airport in a deadly attack, causing fires and panic, with at least one person reported killed. Iran’s foreign minister described the strikes as an act of self-defense.
The US and Iran have continued exchanging heavy fire despite a previously announced ceasefire.
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