According to a report by Al Jazeera, on Thursday, March 5, 2026, military operations against Iran continued as the United States and Israel carried out additional airstrikes targeting key Iranian military and strategic locations.
The attacks came as political tensions rose in Washington following a crucial vote in the United States Senate regarding the authority of President Donald Trump to continue the military campaign.
In a closely watched decision, the Senate voted 53–47 against advancing a resolution that sought to limit the president’s power to conduct further military strikes on Iran without explicit approval from Congress.
The measure, which was introduced by lawmakers concerned about escalating hostilities, would have required congressional authorization before additional offensive actions could take place.
Supporters of the resolution argued that the US Constitution grants Congress the authority to declare war, insisting that lawmakers should have a direct role in deciding whether the country enters an extended military conflict.
However, most Republican senators opposed the proposal, maintaining that the president has the authority as commander-in-chief to order limited military operations aimed at protecting US interests and allies.
The vote largely followed party lines, with nearly all Republicans rejecting the measure while most Democrats supported it.
One Republican senator broke ranks to vote in favor of the resolution, while a Democratic senator joined Republicans in opposing it.
As the debate unfolded in Washington, the military campaign in Iran continued to escalate.
American and Israeli forces have intensified strikes on multiple targets inside the country as part of a broader effort to weaken Iran’s military capabilities and strategic infrastructure.
The Senate vote effectively clears the way for the Trump administration to maintain its current military strategy without immediate congressional restrictions.