# US House votes to direct Trump to remove troops from Iran

The US House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution requiring President Trump to withdraw American military forces from Iran. The measure, driven by Democratic lawmakers, aims to limit the president's authority to engage in further hostilities without congressional approval. This move underscores ongoing congressional concern over unchecked executive military action in the Middle East.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/23/house-trump-war-powers-resolution-iran) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:38:43 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/26/al-sharaa-praises-trumps-decision-to-remove-syria-from-terrorism-list?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:08:48 +0000