Senate blocks war-powers curb as Trump pushes Iran peace deal

The Senate narrowly defeated a Democratic bid to force an end to U.S. involvement in Iran with a war-powers resolution (47-48) after four Republicans broke ranks, though absences prevented a third failed attempt from passing. The vote comes as President Trump touts a long-promised Iran peace deal built around a memorandum of understanding that has not yet been released to Congress. Critics warn any settlement touching Iran’s nuclear program should be subject to a congressional vote, while the White House argues the measure could jeopardize negotiations and vowed a veto. Roughly 50,000 U.S. troops remain in the Middle East amid a ceasefire in place since April 8.