Trump says Iran war ‘close to over’ as Democrats push to curb powers

President Donald Trump dejected by developments in the Iran War as he enforces naval blockade. Photo - Agency

WASHINGTON, Apr 15 — US President Donald Trump has said the war with Iran could end soon, expressing optimism about a possible resolution.

“I think it’s close to over, yeah,” Trump said in a clip of an interview aired by Fox News. “I mean I view it as very close to over.”

Meanwhile, Democrats in the US Senate are planning another vote on Wednesday to limit Trump’s war powers over the conflict.

Senator Tammy Duckworth, who introduced a War Powers Resolution, said Trump’s “war of choice” is putting American lives at risk and driving up prices at home, reports Al Jazeera.

“The Senate must fulfil its constitutional duty and vote to stop it immediately, before our economy takes yet another hit and more lives are lost,” she said.

Under the US Constitution, only Congress has the authority to declare war. Democrats in both the Senate and the House have repeatedly sought to pass resolutions requiring the president to obtain congressional approval before launching military action.

However, those efforts have been blocked by Republicans, who hold narrow majorities in both chambers.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats would continue forcing votes on the issue weekly as long as the conflict persists. - Agencies