The US Senate has rejected a bill that would have required congressional approval for any further American strikes on Iran. This marks the fourth time this year that lawmakers have effectively permitted continued US involvement in the conflict alongside Israel without formal authorisation, despite ongoing concerns about the legality and scope of such actions.
Several senators stressed the need for a clearer strategy, pointing out that US law requires Congress to approve military action within 60 days, a deadline that is approaching later this month.
Meanwhile, lawmakers warned that extending the conflict could bring rising costs and greater instability, with discussions already shifting toward potential funding requests totalling hundreds of billions of dollars.
The vote followed unsuccessful talks in Islamabad, which ended without agreement. Although no renewed fighting was officially announced, the U.S. has since initiated a blockade of Iranian ports. Efforts are underway by mediators to arrange another round of negotiations.
