US House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to withdraw US military from Iran
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The US House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution directing President Trump to withdraw US military forces from Iran. This is the second such resolution, following one in June, and is largely symbolic. The Trump administration has stated it believes the resolution is unconstitutional. The move reflects ongoing tensions between Congress and the executive over military engagement with Iran.
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The Trump administration says the resolution is unconstitutional.
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The resolution is largely symbolic.
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Loaded language removed<p>Resolution, which comes after similar one in June, is largely symbolic, as Trump administration says it’s unconstitutional</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jul/23/us-house-defense-spending-bill-donald-trump-iran-rubio-latest-news-updates">US politics live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>The US House of Representatives on Thursday for the second time…
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The resolution is largely symbolic.
OpinionThe Trump administration says the resolution is unconstitutional.
The GuardianThe US House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution.
The GuardianThis is the second time the House has passed such a resolution, following one in June.
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