House votes for third time to end Iran war as conflict drags on

For the third time, the U.S. House has voted to end the war in Iran, passing a war powers resolution that would prevent President Donald Trump from continuing military action without congressional authorization. The vote on Tuesday night was 220-204, mirroring previous attempts this summer, with a larger number of Republicans this time supporting the measure.

Despite the resolution passing the House, it is unlikely to reach Trump's desk, as the president is expected to veto it. Rep. Seth Moulton, a Democrat from Massachusetts, highlighted the inconsistency of Trump's original claim that the war would be brief and emphasized the need for Congress to question and challenge the administration instead of blindly following its lead.

Republican Rep. Brian Mast, the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, raised concerns about potential reductions in military presence in the region, expressing skepticism about Democrats' intentions should they secure the necessary resources for withdrawal.