Politics · July 2026

In the United States on July 23, 2026, the House of Representatives voted to restrict President Trump's ability to wage war against Iran, with some Republicans defecting from the president's position. The Senate, however, failed to advance a similar measure and instead backed the president, highlighting a divide between the two chambers. The House resolution is largely symbolic and does not force an end to hostilities, but it signals growing opposition in Congress to the ongoing conflict with Iran. Egyptian and Omani foreign ministers stressed the importance of upholding the US-Iran ceasefire and renewed their condemnation of repeated Iranian attacks on Gulf states. Trump threatened to blow up a power plant for every ship Iran attacks, as the US and Iran suggested peace talks are not imminent. Iran and Iraq signed four agreements and memorandums of understanding to expand bilateral cooperation, as Iranian President Pezeshkian officially welcomed the Iraqi prime minister in Tehran. Iran accused the UK of allowing the US to use bases for attacks, while an Iranian official's confessions reportedly divided Iran and Hezbollah threatened Lebanon.