US House votes to halt Iran war, in rebuke to Trump
Key takeaways
- Watch: Moment House votes to limit Trump's Iran war powers The US House of Representatives passed a measure that seeks to halt President Donald Trump from further military action in Iran.
- The 215-208 vote was successful after four Republicans joined Democrats in a rare public show of disapproval of the war, which began in February.
- Despite a ceasefire agreement, both the US and Iran have exchanged strikes in recent days.
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Watch: Moment House votes to limit Trump's Iran war powers The US House of Representatives passed a measure that seeks to halt President Donald Trump from further military action in Iran.
The 215-208 vote was successful after four Republicans joined Democrats in a rare public show of disapproval of the war, which began in February. This is the fourth attempt by the House to rein in Trump's war powers, which critics say lack congressional approval.
Despite a ceasefire agreement, both the US and Iran have exchanged strikes in recent days. Ahead of the vote, Trump again asserted that negotiations to end the war are going "very well" and could be finalised this weekend.