Trump Slams Senate War Powers Vote, Says Iran Is “On the Ropes”
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the Senate on Tuesday after lawmakers approved a resolution calling on him to end the war with Iran.
Trump argued that the vote could make it more difficult for his administration to negotiate an agreement with Tehran.
Trump Calls the Senate Vote Poorly Timed
In a social media statement, Trump claimed that Iran was “on the ropes” and close to accepting defeat.
He described the Senate’s War Powers vote as poorly timed and meaningless. According to Trump, lawmakers acted just as the United States was gaining leverage over Iran.
The president also accused Republican senators who supported the measure of giving encouragement to Tehran and complicating his efforts to secure a broader agreement.
Senate Approves Iran War Powers Resolution
The Senate voted 50–48 in favor of the War Powers resolution on Tuesday.
The measure urges Trump to limit U.S. military action against Iran and seek congressional approval for continued involvement in the conflict.
The House of Representatives had already approved the resolution earlier this month.
Resolution Is Largely Symbolic
Despite passing both chambers of Congress, the measure is considered largely symbolic and is unlikely to be enforced.
However, the vote revealed growing opposition to Trump’s Iran policy. Some Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in supporting limits on the president’s military authority.
The result suggests that concerns about the conflict are increasing inside Congress, including among members of Trump’s own party.
Congress Could Face New War Funding Request
The Senate vote comes amid expectations that the Trump administration could soon request additional funding for military operations against Iran.
Any new funding proposal would require lawmakers to debate the financial and strategic costs of continuing the conflict.
The growing congressional resistance could make it more difficult for the administration to secure broad support for another war spending package.
U.S. and Iran Reach Preliminary Agreement
The United States and Iran have reportedly agreed to a 14-point memorandum of understanding aimed at reducing hostilities.
The agreement includes plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and continue negotiations, particularly over Iran’s nuclear activities.
Both governments reported some progress during talks held over the weekend.
However, major disagreements remain unresolved, and a comprehensive peace agreement has not yet been reached.
Trump Maintains Pressure on Tehran
Although negotiations have continued, Trump has also repeated his threat to launch further attacks against Iran if talks fail.
His comments suggest that the administration intends to combine diplomatic negotiations with continued military pressure.
The Senate resolution could therefore deepen tensions between the White House and Congress over how the United States should handle the conflict with Iran.
