US Congress passes war powers measure, rebuking Trump over Iran deal; UN inspectors to visit sites

The United States Congress has, for the first time, successfully passed a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's authority to conduct military actions against Iran. The House of Representatives approved its version earlier in June 2026, followed by the Senate's passage on June 23, 2026, with bipartisan support. This legislative action underscores a significant congressional effort to reassert its role in matters of war and peace.

This resolution serves as a largely symbolic, yet powerful, rebuke of President Trump's handling of the Iran conflict. It mandates that the President obtain explicit congressional authorization before engaging U.S. armed forces in hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. While the Trump administration has questioned the constitutionality of the 1973 War Powers Act, the resolution signals growing bipartisan discontent with the prolonged conflict.

In a related development, President Trump has announced that Iran has agreed to extensive nuclear inspections in the future, a claim Tehran has reportedly disputed. These contrasting statements emerge as the U.S. and Iran continue negotiations towards a potential peace agreement to resolve the ongoing hostilities.