U.S. Senate Debates Trump's War Powers Amid Escalating Iran Tensions
The U.S. Senate is set to vote on a measure that would restrict President Trump's ability to take military action against Iran without Congressional approval as the conflict continues to unfold.
The United States Senate is preparing to vote on a measure that would limit President Trump's war powers in relation to the ongoing conflict with Iran. The resolution, which is not expected to pass, would require the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the operation until it is approved by Congress.
The vote comes as tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain high following the killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in a U.S. drone strike earlier this month. The Trump administration has defended the strike as a necessary response to imminent threats, but Democrats and some Republicans have criticized the president's authority to take such action without Congressional approval.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: BBC News
