US House Votes 214-208 to End Iran War, But Trump Threatens "Massive Attack" on Nuclear Bunker
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted for the second time to force President Donald Trump to withdraw American troops from the conflict with Iran, while Trump simultaneously threatens to bomb an underground nuclear facility and launch a "massive attack" bigger than ever before.
The House passed a war powers resolution on a 214-208 vote, with four Republicans joining all Democrats present [203232]. The measure orders Trump to end U.S. military involvement in Iran, but remains largely symbolic as Democrats lack legal tools to force compliance [203232]. In the same session, lawmakers approved a $1.15 trillion defense budget that deepens military cooperation with Israel [202911].
Trump has ignored the congressional action, telling Axios he is "close to making a decision" on a "massive attack" against Iran, saying "we are all set for it" [203158]. He has specifically threatened to strike the underground nuclear facility called "Pickaxe Mountain," a fortified complex buried nearly 100 meters deep near the Natanz enrichment site [202573][202574].
"I have no interest in negotiating with Iran," Trump said from the Oval Office, claiming they are "not ready" for talks [202574]. He warned that "every time Iran kills a US soldier, they will pay for that death many times over" [202574].
The escalation follows Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, which pushed global oil prices above $100 per barrel [203158]. Trump has threatened to destroy "a bridge or a power plant" for every Iranian attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz [202575][202930].
At least 17 U.S. soldiers have died since the conflict began [202574]. The Pentagon estimates the war has cost $37.5 billion so far, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has requested an additional $87.6 billion in emergency funding [202574].