The U.S. Senate delivered a historic rebuke to President Donald Trump on Tuesday, voting 50-48 to pass a War Powers Resolution demanding an immediate end to American military hostilities against Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes further action. The nonbinding measure, which the House approved earlier this month, marks the first time both chambers of Congress have jointly moved to constrain a sitting president’s war powers in the five-month-old conflict. Four Republican senators joined all 48 Democrats in defiance of Trump’s escalating campaign, a rare bipartisan challenge that underscores mounting unease even within the president’s own party.

The resolution arrives as Washington and Tehran edge toward a fragile 60-day ceasefire mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, with technical talks concluded in Switzerland on Tuesday. Deputy Iranian Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed agreements to establish working groups and implementation mechanisms, signaling progress toward a broader interim peace accord. Yet the two sides remain at odds over nuclear inspections and the disposition of frozen assets, with Trump claiming Tehran had agreed to “inspections into infinity” while Iran’s government denied any such concession.

The Senate vote follows Trump’s furious response to congressional interference, dismissing the resolution as “a poorly timed and meaningless vote” and vowing to act unilaterally if Iran violates the emerging framework. Speaking from the White House, he reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open and warned that Iran will never acquire nuclear weapons, while criticizing NATO allies for failing to support U.S. operations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio separately announced Washington will negotiate directly with Lebanon’s sovereign government on Israel-Lebanon issues, explicitly separating those talks from the U.S.-Iran framework and reaffirming that Iran cannot legally impose tolls on the strategic waterway.

The resolution, which does not require Trump’s signature, reflects broader regional shifts as Israel and Lebanon begin negotiations in Washington under U.S. auspices. It also intensifies pressure on the administration to formalize a durable ceasefire, even as Trump’s rhetoric suggests he remains prepared to resume military action if negotiations falter. With both chambers now on record opposing unilateral executive war-making, the measure sets the stage for a potential constitutional confrontation over the balance of power between the presidency and Congress in matters of war and peace.

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Senate Rebukes Trump with War Powers Resolution on Iran ConflictIn a historic move, the Senate has passed a War Powers Resolution to end US hostilities in Iran, with a 50-48 vote that marks the first time both chambers of Congress have taken a stand against the conflict. The resolution, which doesnt require the Presidents signature, is a significant rebuke to Trump and a major step… #WarPowersResolution #IranConflict #NationalSecurity #Geopolitics

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