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War Powers
News & analysis tagged War Powers — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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US Reinstates Iran Blockade, Splits Hormuz
The US reinstated its naval blockade of Iran on July 14, ending a 26-day ceasefire and splitting the Strait of Hormuz into competing toll-controlled corridors, with a 60-day war-powers clock now ticking toward Congress.
2026-07-16
Trump's Hormuz Toll Reversal Masks a Bigger
Trump's Hormuz policy is not about reopening the strait — it is about owning it, and making Gulf states pay for the privilege through investment deals.
2026-07-16
House Rebels: Trump's Iran War Faces Pushback
A bipartisan House vote limits Trump's war powers against Iran, revealing rifts.
2026-06-04
House Defies Trump on War Powers
House passes resolution to limit Trump's military actions, signaling GOP fractures.
2026-06-04
GOP Defections Threaten Trump's Iran Strategy
Republican defections in Congress signal rising dissent over Trump's Iran strategy.
2026-06-04
House Republicans Blink on Iran War Powers
House Republicans postpone vote on Iran war powers, revealing internal divisions.
2026-05-22
GOP Cancels Iran War Vote, Trump’s Weakness
GOP leaders cancel a war-powers vote, exposing Trump's weak hold on Iran policy.
2026-05-22
Trump and Israel's Tension Over Iran War
Israel lobbies for renewed war on Iran, but US holds the key to escalation.
2026-05-21
Hegseth's Iran War Powers Strategy Explained
Hegseth claims Trump has authority to continue military actions in Iran.
2026-05-12
Hegseth's Iran Hearing Sparks Budget Clash
Senators question Hegseth on war costs amid budget discussions.
2026-05-12
Hegseth's Congress Hearing on Iran War
Republicans are testing Trump's grip on Congress as the Iran war continues.
2026-05-12
Trump's Iran War Powers Shift Congress Tides
Trump's declaration of 'terminated' hostilities with Iran disrupts Democrats' war-powers votes.
2026-05-07
Trump's Iran War Strategy
Trump's approach to the Iran war creates a precarious legal situation.
2026-05-06
Trump Claims Iran War End, Skirts Congress
Trump's declaration of terminated hostilities with Iran undermines Congress's authority.
2026-05-05
Republicans, Trump, VRA, and Iran on Sunday
This week’s Sunday shows highlight GOP redistricting moves and Trump’s Iran strategy.
2026-05-03
Trump's Iran Hostilities Claim
Trump's claim of 'terminated' hostilities with Iran aims to sidestep Congress.
2026-05-02
Trump's Ceasefire Claim
Trump claims U.S. hostilities with Iran are over, shifting war powers back to the White House.
2026-05-02
White House Uses Iran Truce to Boost War Pow
The White House turns Iran truce into a legal advantage against Congress.
2026-05-01
Trump's War Powers Challenge
As the War Powers deadline looms, Trump maintains control over Iran conflict.
2026-05-01
Trump's Iran War Termination
Trump's declaration of war termination with Iran reshapes Congress's power dynamics.
2026-05-01
Trump's Iran Deadline Looms After DHS Deal
Trump's Iran deadline looms as DHS shutdown ends, shifting political dynamics.
2026-05-01
Trump Claims Iran War Ended Before 60 Days
Trump's administration argues the Iran war ended early, challenging Congress's authority.
2026-05-01
Senate Vote on War Powers
The Senate's upcoming vote on war powers will challenge Trump's Iran policy and test congressional authority over military actions.
2026-04-17
Senate Republicans Block Iran War Powers Vote
Senate Republicans have blocked another attempt to restrict military action in Iran, highlighting ongoing tensions over war powers.
2026-04-17