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US Congress Breaks with Trump on Iran, Passes War Powers Measure
BBC NewsยทThursday, 25 June 2026

The US Congress has passed a war powers measure related to Iran for the first time, a direct rebuke to President Trump's handling of the conflict. Experts say Trump is likely to ignore it, but they note it carries political significance even without legal teeth. It reflects a deepening rift between the White House and lawmakers on foreign policy.
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How the US manages its Iran policy affects oil markets, regional security, and the durability of the fragile West Asia ceasefire โ all of which have knock-on effects for India.
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