International, Defence and Summits · 5 June 2026
United States House of Representatives passes resolution to limit President Donald Trump's Iran war powers on June 04, 2026
Exam-focused facts from the 5 June 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- The United States (US) House of Representatives passed a resolution on June 04, 2026, directing the withdrawal of American troops from the Iran war.
- The resolution was approved with a vote of 215-208.
- The measure was introduced by New York Democratic Representative Gregory Meeks, the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
- Four members of the Republican Party—Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, Tom Barrett, and Warren Davidson—joined the Democrats in supporting the resolution.
- The resolution targets a military campaign against Iran that has lasted for three months.