US Congress votes to rein in Trump on Iran in rare rebuke; Strait of Hormuz tensions persist

The U.S. Congress has recently taken steps to curtail President Trump's military authority concerning Iran, amidst an ongoing conflict that began earlier this year and heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. These legislative actions reflect a growing desire within Congress to reassert its constitutional role in matters of war, particularly as the vital waterway has experienced significant disruptions affecting global shipping and energy supplies.

Both the House of Representatives and the Senate have passed war powers resolutions, with a notable number of Republicans joining Democrats to rebuke the administration's conduct. While these resolutions are largely symbolic and could face a presidential veto, they highlight increasing congressional dissatisfaction with the war's financial burden, casualties, and its general unpopularity among the American public, urging a de-escalation of hostilities.