US Senate vote fails to rein in Trump war powers on Iran

A bipartisan resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's ability 
to wage war in Iran has failed in the US Senate, as the strikes continue.

The war powers measure was rejected in a 53-47 vote largely along party 
lines. It would have halted US military action in Iran without 
congressional approval.

Democrats argue that Trump has sidelined Congress and offered shifting 
reasons for the war. Most Republicans blocked the resolution, but some 
said they could change course if the war expands in the coming weeks.

The US and Israel began striking Iran on Saturday. The Islamic republic 
has responded by launching attacks on Israel and US-allied states in the 
Gulf.

With no clear off-ramp in sight, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the 
war could last eight weeks - almost double the duration mentioned by Trump 
at the weekend.

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