Trump slams 'unpatriotic' US House vote to end Iran war

US President Donald Trump on Thursday condemned a House of Representatives vote seeking to order the withdrawal of American troops from the Iran war, calling the move "unpatriotic" and saying it disrupted ongoing peace negotiations with Tehran.

The resolution, which passed 215-208, came as Trump said he was in the final stages of talks to end the conflict. It now heads to the Senate but faces a near-certain presidential veto.

What did the House vote on Iran war powers decide?

The House passed a War Powers Act resolution requiring Trump to wind down US military operations against Iran, with the measure passing 215-208.

Four Republicans broke with their party to back the measure alongside Democrats, marking the first time the Republican-controlled House approved such a resolution since the war began three months ago. The measure is largely symbolic as Trump is expected to veto it.

What did Trump say about the Iran war powers vote?

Trump said the vote came "right in the middle of my final negotiations to end the War with the Islamic Republic of Iran" and questioned the motives of those who backed it.

"Who would do such an unpatriotic thing. They know where the negotiations stand," he wrote on his Truth Social platform. He accused Democrats of preferring the country to fail rather than allow him another victory.

Trump also singled out the four Republicans who crossed the aisle, calling them "grandstanders" and saying they should be ashamed of themselves.

Why are Democrats pushing to invoke the War Powers Act on Iran?

Democrats argue that Trump violated the constitution by launching strikes on Iran alongside Israel in late February without obtaining congressional authorization.

Under the War Powers Act, presidents have 60 days to secure congressional approval after committing US forces to hostilities. Democrats say that deadline has passed, leaving Trump in breach of the law.