Iran war powers vote fails as Trump downplays gas prices
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Key Points:
- Congress rejected measures in both the Senate and House to immediately halt U.S. military involvement in the escalating war with Iran, with most Republicans supporting President Trump's actions and Democrats mostly opposing.
- President Trump expressed willingness to accept international assistance, including from Ukraine, to counter Iranian drone threats, and voiced support for a Kurdish offensive against Iran.
- The conflict has resulted in over 1,230 deaths in Iran and additional casualties across the Middle East, including U.S. service members killed in Kuwait by Iranian drone strikes.
- The U.S. embassy in Kuwait suspended operations amid escalating regional violence, and the House is set to vote on a resolution reaffirming Iran as the largest state sponsor of terrorism.
- The United Nations condemned the U.S. and Israeli
