America and Iran: Trump's Unrestricted Military Powers After Congress Vote

In a notable political move, the Republican-dominated U.S. Senate voted to reject a resolution that would require President Donald Trump to obtain authorization from Congress before taking any further military actions against Iran, with a majority of 53 votes to 47.

The resolution, introduced by Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, was a response to escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran, amidst repeated threats from Trump to launch new strikes against Iran if it continues enriching uranium to high levels.

The U.S. President emphasized in a press conference that he would not hesitate to "strike Iran again" if intelligence agencies confirm that Tehran is continuing to develop its nuclear capabilities to produce nuclear weapons, stating: "Without a doubt, I will do it."

Commenting on the recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Trump added: "That was the right moment to end the war."

The rejected resolution in the Senate aimed to curb the President's executive military powers and compel him to consult Congress before any new escalation, but the majority support from Republicans kept his hands free on this sensitive issue.

This development comes at a time of escalating international concerns over renewed confrontations between Washington and Tehran, especially after the recent strikes targeting Iranian facilities, amid growing warnings of the region sliding into a broader conflict.