US Senate fails to curb President Trump's authority in war against Iran

Washington (ANTARA) - The US Senate rejected a draft resolution aimed at limiting the President Donald Trump’s authority in the war against Iran, according to the voting results. The plan, initiated by the Democratic Party, was supported by 47 senators and opposed by 53 others. Rand Paul of Kentucky was the only Republican senator to support the resolution, while John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the only Democrat to oppose. The draft resolution would prohibit US military action against Iran without explicit congressional approval. If the president has already involved US troops in an unapproved conflict, he is required to halt it within 30 days. The provisions would not apply if the military action is to counter an imminent threat or direct attack against the United States’ territory, citizens, or military. They also demanded explanations of the operation’s objectives and greater transparency before Congress and the American public. On 28 February, the United States and Israel launched a series of strikes against several targets in Iran, including in Tehran. Iran then launched retaliatory missile strikes against Israel and US military facilities in the Middle East.