US-Iran Updates: Nuclear Site Inspections Will Happen, But Timing "Not Essential," IAEA Chief Says

Updated on: June 24, 2026 / 11:36 PM EDT / CBS News

US-Iran Updates: Nuclear Site Inspections Will Happen, But Timing "Not Essential," IAEA Chief Says

TL;DR

  • The Senate voted 50-47 against a measure to limit President Trump's war powers against Iran.
  • Two Republicans, Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, voted with most Democrats in favor of advancing the resolution.
  • The resolution, proposed by Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine, aimed to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran unless authorized by Congress.
  • A similar House-passed war powers resolution had narrowly passed the day before with support from four Republicans.
  • The Trump administration argued that the U.S. is not engaged in hostilities with Iran since a ceasefire and considers the 1973 War Powers Resolution unconstitutional.