{"id":3838,"date":"2026-06-24T09:13:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=3838"},"modified":"2026-06-24T09:13:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:13:25","slug":"trump-says-iran-was-on-the-verge-of-collapse-criticizes-congressional-resolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=3838","title":{"rendered":"Trump Says Iran Was \u201cOn the Verge of Collapse,\u201d Criticizes Congressional Resolution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Washington:<\/strong> U.S. President Donald Trump<\/strong> has strongly criticized a congressional resolution calling for an end to military action against Iran, describing the measure as \u201cuntimely\u201d and \u201cmeaningless\u201d while defending his administration\u2019s approach toward Tehran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking about the resolution, Trump argued that pressure on Iran had been highly effective and claimed that the country was facing severe difficulties as a result of U.S. policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI brought Iran to its knees,\u201d Trump said. \u201cIt was on the verge of collapse.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The U.S. president maintained that congressional efforts to restrict or halt military action would complicate his administration\u2019s strategy and make it more difficult to achieve its objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Criticism of Congress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Trump said that lawmakers had made his task more challenging by advancing the resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe senators have made my job more difficult,\u201d he stated. \u201cBut I will complete the job one way or another. I always finish the job.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His comments reflect continuing tensions between the executive branch and Congress over U.S. policy toward Iran and the scope of presidential authority in matters of military action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senate Approves Resolution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The remarks came after the U.S. Senate<\/strong> voted in favor of a joint resolution aimed at limiting military action against Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to reports, the resolution was approved by a vote of 50 to 48<\/strong>, with supporters arguing that Congress should play a greater role in decisions involving the use of military force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The measure seeks to prevent further military action against Iran without explicit authorization from Congress, reinforcing the legislature\u2019s constitutional role in matters of war and armed conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earlier House Approval<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The resolution had already been approved earlier this month by the House of Representatives<\/strong>, indicating significant congressional support for increased oversight of U.S. military engagement with Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supporters of the measure contend that any escalation of military operations should require congressional debate and approval, while opponents argue that restricting presidential authority could limit the United States\u2019 ability to respond quickly to security threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ongoing Debate Over Iran Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The vote highlights the broader debate in Washington regarding the future of U.S.-Iran relations, military strategy in the Middle East, and the balance of power between Congress and the presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump has consistently defended a hardline approach toward Iran, arguing that economic and political pressure is necessary to influence Tehran\u2019s policies. Critics, however, have warned that excessive pressure or military escalation could increase regional instability and lead to a wider conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Senate\u2019s approval of the resolution marks another chapter in the ongoing struggle between Congress and the White House over foreign policy and military decision-making. Whether the measure ultimately takes effect will depend on subsequent legislative and executive actions, but it has already intensified debate over America\u2019s approach toward Iran and the limits of presidential war powers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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