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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

House votes again to end war in Iran – what it means for Trump

  • The US House of Representatives voted 220-204 to pass a war powers resolution restricting President Donald Trump 's ability to take military action in Iran without congressional approval.
  • The resolution marks the third attempt by the House to end the conflict, though it faces an almost certain veto if it reaches President Donald Trump's desk.
  • A Defense Department report revealed that President Donald Trump's Operation Epic Fury in Iran cost $38 billion in its first four months and caused a munitions shortfall.
  • Saudi Arabia reported intercepting a Houthi drone near Mecca, claiming it was the group's second attempt to target the holy city.
  • The Iran-backed Houthi group strongly denied targeting Mecca or any holy sites, dismissing the claim as a lie.

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