US Congress Votes to End Iran Conflict, Trump Slams Move as ‘Poorly Timed’

The US Senate approved a symbolic resolution directing President Trump to end hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes further military action. The measure passed 50-48 and joins a similar House resolution backed by four Republicans and all Democrats. Though nonbinding under the War Powers Act, the vote marks both chambers of Congress against a conflict sparked by early strikes on Iran and now tied to wider regional tensions and energy market concerns. Trump took to his social platform to call the move “poorly timed” and insisted he would press on with negotiations. Lawmakers forced the vote amid a 60-day push to finalize a preliminary deal covering Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief. Critics warn that unchecked war powers could undermine US leverage and strain the economy, while supporters say congressional approval is essential under the Constitution.

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