Iran live: Senate fails to curb Trump’s war powers; Israel pounds Lebanon
Why it matters: Escalating US-Israel attacks on Iran, unchecked by the US Senate, threaten wider regional and global instability.
- The United States and Israel continue to bombard Iran, resulting in at least 1,045 deaths since Saturday, while Israeli forces also hammer Lebanon, causing energy prices to spike.
- The US Senate blocked a resolution to curb President Trump’s military campaign against Iran, with a 53-47 vote, effectively giving him free rein, as reported by Responsible Statecraft and BBC World.
- Spain’s Leader is escalating a long-standing feud with Trump by rejecting the Iran war, according to NYT World, highlighting international division.
- Canadian PM Carney stated he cannot rule out a military role in the Iran war, as reported by Al Jazeera, indicating potential expansion of the conflict.
- Israel has tightened its siege on Gaza amid the Iran war, per Al Jazeera, suggesting a broader regional impact beyond direct conflict zones.
The United States and Israel are escalating their bombardment of Iran, with over 1,000 casualties, while Israel simultaneously attacks Lebanon, causing energy prices to surge. The US Senate failed to curb President Trump's war powers, giving him free rein despite international concerns and Spain's outright rejection of the conflict.
