7 House Republicans vote with Democrats on Iran war powers resolution

Key Points:

• Iran's deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi praised the Iranian people's 200 nights of resistance, claiming it has forced the nation's enemies "to their knees" and preserved Iran's sovereignty.
• U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks refused to approve a $2.8 billion Trump-era bomb sale to Israel, expressing concerns over the use of powerful munitions in densely populated Gaza and Lebanon without sufficient assurances of compliance with U.S. and international law.
• Turkey, Jordan, Kuwait, and Pakistan condemned a Houthi drone attack targeting Mecca, Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the sanctity of the city and pledging solidarity with Saudi Arabia against such violations and threats to regional security.
• The U.S. Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) led a global effort, Operation Economic Outcast, to cut off Iran's illicit cash and weapons networks by sharing actionable intelligence with financial institutions.
• Vice President JD Vance indicated the Iran conflict is entering a "second phase," focusing on preventing Iran from rebuilding its military capabilities and maintaining global stability, while seven House Republicans joined Democrats to pass a resolution limiting President Trump's war powers regarding Iran.