By Our Correspondent

National News – The United States House of Representatives has voted to restrict President Donald Trump’s authority over military action in Iran amid ongoing debate over US executive war powers and foreign policy direction.

The decision came during a closely watched session in Washington.

The vote passed 215–208, with four Republicans joining Democrats in a rare bipartisan split within the Republican Party.

It seeks to require congressional approval before further US military strikes and calls for withdrawal of forces without authorisation.

The measure responds to the ongoing Iran war involving US forces and Iranian retaliation.

It was debated in Washington on Wednesday, highlighting tensions between Congress and the White House over war powers, following months of strikes and counterstrikes between both countries.

Lawmakers supporting the resolution said it reinforces Congress’s constitutional role in declaring war, while supporters argue that checks and balances are necessary in wartime decisions.

Critics from the White House argued it is an unconstitutional attempt to restrict presidential authority.

The conflict between the United States and Iran has escalated in recent months, affecting oil prices, global shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, and increasing diplomatic pressure on global energy markets.

The vote also reflects growing bipartisan concern, with Republicans and Democrats divided over continued military engagement, reflecting wider political pressure from constituents opposing prolonged conflict.

A similar Senate measure is under consideration but has not yet been fully voted on.

Analysts say the 215–208 result signals increasing pressure on US foreign policy decision-making and ongoing debates over executive war powers in the Iran conflict, as both chambers consider how far presidential war authority should extend under US law.