On June 3, the US House of Representatives approved a resolution regarding war powers that calls for an end to military actions against Iran, marking the first occasion Congress has officially criticized a president's handling of the Iran conflict. This resolution, which will move to the Senate for review, is largely symbolic yet carries significant importance. Trump has dismissed it, continuing to use the blockade of Iranian ports as his main leverage. Meanwhile, Iran continues to hold dominance over the Strait of Hormuz, while American partners caution that Trump may find himself geopolitically cornered without a viable exit plan. For the American public, the implications are immediate: the war is incurring billions in costs, spurring inflation, and keeping US personnel in active military engagement.
