Senate Republicans prepare Iran authorisation bill: Report

<article data-history-node-id="439575" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/senate-republicans-prepare-iran-authorisation-bill-report" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/senate-republicans-prepare-iran-authorisation-bill-report" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Senate Republicans prepare Iran authorisation bill: Report</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p data-end="519" data-start="320">A group of Republican senators is drafting plans for a potential officially authorise a war against Iran if US strikes resume, according to a report by Semafor.</p> <p data-end="741" data-start="521">The effort continues behind closed doors as lawmakers anticipate a possible return to hostilities following comments by US President Donald Trump that the initial phase of the conflict has ended.</p> <p data-end="974" data-start="743">Under the War Powers Act, Congress can fast-track consideration of a military authorisation if it is introduced within the early phase of renewed fighting, potentially allowing for a rapid vote in the Senate.</p> <p data-end="1171" data-start="976">Advisers are also assessing the voting threshold required to pass the measure, with some Republicans arguing it may clear the chamber with a simple majority rather than the higher 60-vote hurdle.</p> <p data-end="1306" data-is-last-node data-is-only-node data-start="1173">The proposed authorisation is expected to restrict the deployment of ground forces and limit the duration of any military engagement.</p> </div> </div> </article>