- lawmakers backing the measure acted while negotiations with Iran were nearing a decisive point
- The measure seeks to compel the administration to end US military involvement in the conflict that began three months ago
- Trump dismissed the criticism, accusing his political opponents of placing partisan interests above national priorities
US President Donald Trump has criticised a vote in the House of Representatives calling for the withdrawal of American troops involved in the conflict with Iran, arguing that the move could undermine ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Trump, in a message posted on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, described the action as unpatriotic and said it came at a crucial stage of discussions aimed at ending hostilities with Tehran.
According to the president, lawmakers backing the measure acted while negotiations with Iran were nearing a decisive point.
The House vote, which passed by a narrow 215-208 margin on Wednesday, received support from Democrats and four members of Trump’s Republican Party. Although largely symbolic, the resolution now proceeds to the Senate for further consideration.
The measure seeks to compel the administration to end US military involvement in the conflict that began three months ago. However, any final approval by Congress is expected to face a presidential veto.
The vote represents the first successful effort by the Republican-controlled House to endorse a proposal limiting Trump’s military actions against Iran since the conflict started.
Democratic lawmakers have argued that the president exceeded his constitutional authority by authorising military strikes against Iran alongside Israel in February without first obtaining approval from Congress.
They maintain that the administration has violated the War Powers Act, which requires congressional authorisation within 60 days of committing US forces to military hostilities.
Trump dismissed the criticism, accusing his political opponents of placing partisan interests above national priorities.
He also reserved strong criticism for the four Republican lawmakers who sided with Democrats, describing their actions as political grandstanding.
The disagreement highlights growing tensions in Washington over the administration’s handling of the Iran conflict, as debates continue over presidential war powers and congressional oversight of military operations.
