Goa, June 24 -- The US Senate on Tuesday approved a resolution directing President Donald Trump to end American military involvement in Iran, marking a significant congressional challenge to the Republican president's foreign policy.

The measure passed by a vote of 50-48, following its approval by the House of Representatives earlier this month. The outcome reflects growing unease in Congress over the conflict with Iran, which began on February 28, and signals concern among some Republican lawmakers as well as Democrats.

The resolution represents the first time both chambers of Congress have passed legislation invoking the War Powers Resolution of 1973, commonly known as the War Powers Act, to direct a president to withdraw US armed for...