The US Capitol. [AP]
The US Capitol. [AP]

The US House of Representatives passed a resolution demanding that President Donald Trump halt the war with Iran or obtain congressional approval to continue it.

The House approved the measure Tuesday (local time) by a vote of 220 to 204, according to The New York Times.

It was the third time the Republican-controlled House has passed a resolution requiring Trump to halt military operations against Iran or secure congressional authorization. The resolution, however, is not legally binding.

The measure, introduced by Rep. Seth Moulton, Democrat of Massachusetts, calls for the withdrawal of US forces from hostilities against Iran. It exempts troops needed to defend American or allied bases in the Middle East.

Moulton argued that the war with Iran "has not only failed but has backfired."

Seven Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in supporting the resolution. Some Republicans who had previously opposed limiting military operations against Iran switched their votes in favor.

Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina, along with Iowa Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn, reversed their positions to back the measure. Nunn, a combat veteran, said congressional approval was needed to continue combat operations "when the window for negotiations has closed."

Dissent over Trump's conduct of the war is also emerging among Republican senators, The New York Times reported.

Sen. Thom Tillis, Republican of North Carolina, said Tuesday he would support measures requiring congressional approval for the Iran war. "It's time to start clarifying strategic objectives and checking results," Tillis said. "We haven't had that since the war began."


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