Senate blocks bid to force congressional approval on Iran operations

The U.S. Senate rejected a Democratic-led war-powers measure that would require explicit congressional approval for further military action against Iran, with Republicans arguing the president already has authority. A House vote on a similar bill is planned, but a Trump veto is expected. The move comes as the Iran conflict intensifies, with ongoing strikes and casualties, including reports of hundreds killed and more than 1,000 Iranian civilian deaths, and as a submarine attack on an Iranian warship is cited as evidence of expanding operations.