US House votes to constrain Trump's war powers on Iran
The US House of Representatives passed a resolution to restrict President Trump's authority to use military force against Iran without congressional approval. The measure now moves to the Senate, where its fate is uncertain; Trump is expected to veto if it reaches his desk. Oil markets traded volatile on the headline.
Photo: Ivan Dražić / PexelsThe US House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution constraining President Donald Trump's ability to use military force against Iran without congressional authorisation. The vote drew support from Democrats and a notable bloc of Republicans, signalling cross-aisle concern over the scope of executive war-making authority.
The resolution requires the administration to seek explicit congressional approval before launching any offensive operation against Iran. The White House criticised the measure as encroaching on presidential prerogative and indicated the president would veto it if cleared by the Senate. Whether the upper chamber can muster the necessary votes remains uncertain.
The vote came amid sustained Middle East tensions. Brent crude futures traded with brief volatility after the headline but closed with a limited net change. Analysts said the congressional move may not immediately reduce the geopolitical risk premium embedded in markets, but it represents a medium-term signal that lawmakers are seeking to cap further military escalation.
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