The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling on President Donald Trump to halt hostilities with Iran or seek congressional approval.

According to The New York Times, the House passed the resolution on the 15th local time with 220 votes in favor and 204 against.

This marks the third time the Republican-led House has passed a resolution demanding that President Trump halt military operations against Iran or obtain congressional authorization.

However, the resolution is non-binding.

The resolution, sponsored by Democratic Representative Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, calls for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran.

Troops necessary to defend U.S. or allied bases in the Middle East were exempted from the withdrawal.

Representative Moulton criticized that the war with Iran has not only failed but also backfired.

Seven Republican lawmakers joined in supporting the resolution.

Notably, some Republican lawmakers who had previously opposed restricting military operations against Iran switched to voting in favor.

Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina, along with Iowa representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn, changed their positions to support the resolution.

Representative Nunn, a military veteran, pointed out that with the window for negotiation closing, congressional approval is required to continue combat operations.

The NYT reported that differences of opinion regarding President Trump's conduct of the war are also emerging among Republican senators.

Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina stated that he would support measures requiring congressional approval regarding the war with Iran.

Senator Tillis said, "It is time to clarify strategic objectives and begin reviewing outcomes," adding, "There has been nothing of the sort since the war began."

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