New Delhi, July 23 -- The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives on Thursday approved a war powers resolution directing the Trump administration to halt military action against Iran unless Congress authorizes it.

The measure passed by a narrow 214-208 vote, with four Republicans joining Democrats in supporting the resolution. While the resolution is largely symbolic and does not compel the administration to end military operations, it underscores growing concern among lawmakers over the expanding US-Iran conflict.

The resolution, introduced by Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington, directs Trump "to remove the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities" against Iran unless Congress explicitly approve...