US House Republicans Stall Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution Amidst Political Dispute

Washington DC. Political controversy has intensified in America over President Donald Trump's military policy regarding Iran. The dispute has further escalated after the vote on a proposal to limit his war powers in Parliament was postponed.

Democrats in the US House of Representatives had registered a proposal called the 'War Powers Resolution'. Its objective was to ensure parliamentary control over President Trump's any major military action against Iran.

However, as the possibility of the proposal passing appeared strong, Republican leaders have postponed the vote itself. It is being said that a vote on this matter may happen in June. Meanwhile, a similar proposal is moving forward in the Senate, where four Republican senators have reportedly voted in support of the Democrats. This has increased pressure within the Trump administration.

Due to increasing tension in the Strait of Hormuz, global shipping has been affected. Also, news is coming in about the increase in the price of petroleum products in America. Opposition MPs have accused this situation of causing damage to America both economically and strategically.

Democrat MP Jerrold Nadler has stated that Congress's constitutional responsibility is to maintain control over major decisions like war. He also clarified that it is not Parliament's job to blindly support the government. Jared Golden, a congressman from Maine who previously opposed the proposal, has now stood in its support.

According to the War Powers Act of 1973, the President can only conduct military operations for a maximum of 60 days without parliamentary permission. After that, parliamentary approval is mandatory. However, the White House claims that this rule does not apply as there is a ceasefire with Iran.

Meanwhile, President Trump, while keeping the door open for a deal with Iran, is signaling that he can launch a major military attack on Iran again if needed. Through social media, he has instructed military officials to 'be ready for a major attack at any time'.