Senate keeps Iran war powers intact as Trump tightens GOP support in Iran talks

The Senate rejected Democrats’ bid to curb the president’s Iran war powers, preserving the administration’s authorities as diplomatic talks with Tehran continue. The outcome followed a closed-door briefing and saw Republicans Rand Paul and Bill Cassidy flip to support the administration, with Trump highlighting the vote shift. The broader context includes ongoing Gulf diplomacy, concerns about ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz, and wider regional security dynamics.