Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic war powers resolution to end the Iran conflict, as new sanctions ground Iranian flights and Netanyahu defended the…
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The US Senate narrowly defeated a Democratic war powers resolution calling for an end to the Iran war, weeks before November's midterm elections where Republicans are defending their congressional majorities. The vote represents one of the Senate's last actions before the midterms.
Some Republicans have begun distancing themselves from President Trump over the ongoing conflict. The war powers resolution, introduced by Democrats, sought to curb the administration's authority to continue military operations against Iran.
The Senate vote came as new US sanctions shut down Iranian flights, escalating economic pressure on Tehran. The sanctions represent an additional layer of the administration's hardline approach to Iran beyond the military campaign.
At the UN General Assembly Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called attacking Iran "one of the easiest decisions I've ever had to make" and denounced mass delegates who walked out during his speech as "moral cowards." He also rejected genocide allegations regarding Gaza.
Meanwhile, Trump is staying out of Saudi Arabia's war, a decision that analysts say could drive up gasoline prices for American consumers.
Sources: 1. CNBC: Senate narrowly votes down resolution calling for end to Iran war — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/24/iran-war-powers-senate-vote-fuel.html (src1) 2.