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US House votes to end Iran war, 7 Republicans join in favour
Al Jazeera • • nation
Key Points:
- The US House of Representatives voted 220-204 to approve a war powers resolution aimed at ending military action in Iran without congressional approval, marking the third such vote this year with increased Republican support.
- Seven House Republicans, including three first-time supporters, joined Democrats in backing the resolution, citing the need for congressional authorization as negotiations have closed and opposing open-ended military engagements.
- Despite House approval, the resolution is unlikely to reach President Trump’s desk or become law, as he is expected to veto the measure; some Republicans defend continued military presence in the region, citing ongoing threats from Iran.
- The conflict, initiated by Trump on February 28, has lasted nearly seven months, impacting inflation and military resources, with a Congressional Budget Office report estimating a $38 billion cost and inflation increase linked to the war.
- With midterm elections approaching, the Iran conflict remains a contentious political issue, as Congress debates war powers amid constitutional questions over the president’s authority and past unsuccessful attempts to curtail the military action.
