Senate to Vote on Halting War Powers Against Iran

The U.S. Senate will vote next week on a resolution to limit President Donald Trump's military authority regarding Iran. The move follows heightened tensions after the killing of a top Iranian general. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the timing for the vote. He argued that recent U.S. actions have backfired strategically. "This war has made us worse off today than before it started," Schumer stated. He claimed that Trump's decisions have given Iran more leverage in the critical Strait of Hormuz. The narrow strait is a vital global passage for oil shipments. Controlling it is a key point of regional influence. The war powers resolution would require the president to seek congressional approval for any further military action against Iran. It is expected to pass the Democratic-controlled House but faces an uncertain future in the Republican-led Senate.