The Senate passed the Iran War Powers resolution by a vote of 50-48, directing the withdrawal of armed forces from the Iran war. The resolution, which previously passed the House of Representatives, received cross-voting support from four Republican lawmakers. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) stated that Congress finally acted to demand an end to the conflict.

Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) criticized the administration for pursuing an illegal war without consulting Congress or the American people. In a post on X on Tuesday, Schiff cited skyrocketing gas and grocery costs, regional chaos, and the deaths of 13 service members as consequences of the conflict. He argued that the President never had the authority to pursue the war.

Schiff described the administration's approach as a capitulation that weakened national security. He noted that the Pentagon was requesting billions of dollars in additional funding for a war he claimed Americans never asked for. Schiff asserted that the President had promised more than he could deliver and that Americans were bearing the costs of reckless actions.

Republican Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) voted in favor of the resolution. Paul had previously backed the administration's agreement regarding Iran, characterizing the deal as a move for peace that would facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The resolution marks a significant legislative intervention in the ongoing military engagement.

Key Legislative Details

Iran has stated that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by its government. The country also denied any new agreements with the U.S. regarding the return of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors. Following a 12-day war last summer triggered by Israeli airstrikes, Iran had rescinded access for IAEA inspectors to its nuclear sites.

President Donald Trump has confirmed that Iran has agreed never to develop or possess a nuclear weapon, reinforcing his stance that this commitment is more critical than the status of the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement follows diplomatic engagements during his trip to France, which Trump characterized as a great success, with Iran's nuclear capabilities cited as the primary focus of discussions among world leaders.

Diplomatic Developments

Trump disclosed the developments on social media, confirming that Iran's commitment on nuclear weapons was the central topic of conversation during his engagements in France. He also confirmed plans to hold a press conference in France followed by dinner with French and other European leaders at Versailles before returning home.

Iran Nuclear Commitment and Hormuz

The key diplomatic outcomes from Trump's engagements are outlined below:

Dismissal of Financial Reports

Alongside the security agreements, Trump addressed circulating reports concerning a $300 million payment to Iran, rejecting these claims and labeling them as fake news originating from Democrats.