U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he speaks to reporters in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on June 22, 2026

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The U.S. Senate for the first time approved a war powers resolution on Tuesday (June 23, 2026) seeking to block U.S. military action against Iran, as lawmakers warily watch President Donald Trump’s efforts to resolve a conflict that the administration launched on its own and now needs Congress to fund.It was the 10th time the Senate has tried to stop the war, and the outcome, on a vote of 50-48, was a stunning turnaround from past efforts.Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the United Arab Emirates on the first leg of a three-nation tour of Gulf countries aimed at easing their concerns about the result of an agreement intended to end the war.Follow live updates here:June 24, 2026 08:33 Rubio to address Gulf allies' fears over U.S. Iran dealU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged he faces a delicate mission this week pitching Washington’s Iran peace deal to Gulf Arab leaders who fear excessive concessions will strengthen Tehran and reshape the region’s security ‌balance and oil flows.America’s top diplomat arrived in the United Arab Emirates late on Tuesday and was due to travel in coming days to Kuwait and Bahrain, where he will meet officials from the Gulf Cooperation Council, a grouping of monarchies that also includes Saudi ⁠Arabia, Qatar and Oman.Asked if he was planning to address allies’ disquiet with the accord, Rubio told reporters: “That most certainly will come up in these discussions.” He said they would also discuss issues not covered by the memorandum of understanding.-ReutersJune 24, 2026 08:31 In a first, U.S. Senate approves War Powers resolution in rebuke to Trump over Iran conflictWhile the resolution is largely symbolic, and does not fully carry the force of law, it reflects the growing concerns from a number of Republican lawmakers in both the House and Senate over both the war and the deal Mr. Trump struck with Iran to end it. The House approved the resolution earlier this month.In a first, U.S. Senate approves War Powers resolution in rebuke to Trump over Iran conflictU.S. Senate approves a symbolic War Powers resolution, signaling growing GOP dissent against Trump's Iran military actions. Published - June 24, 2026 08:30 am IST