JAKARTA - The US Senate rejected a draft resolution limiting President Donald Trump's military authority in the war against Iran, based on the results of the vote.
The bill initiated by the Democratic Party was supported by 47 senators and opposed by 53 others.
As reported by ANTARA from Sputnik, Thursday, March 5, Rand Paul from Kentucky became the only Republican senator who supported the resolution, while John Fetterman from Pennsylvania was the only Democratic senator who refused.
The draft resolution would prohibit US military action against Iran without the explicit approval of Congress. If the president engages US forces in a conflict not approved by Congress, he must stop it within 30 days.
The provision does not apply if military action is taken to repel a threat or direct attack against US territory, citizens, or military.
Following the US-Israeli attack on Iran, dozens of Democratic senators criticized the government for increasing the risk of conflict and ignoring constitutional requirements.
They also demanded an explanation of the purpose of the operation as well as greater transparency before Congress and the US public.
On February 28, the US and Israel launched a series of attacks on a number of targets in Iran, including in Tehran. Iran then launched a retaliatory missile attack on Israeli territory and US military facilities in the Middle East.
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