The US Congress failed to advance a pair of war powers resolutions aimed at forcing President Donald Trump to end military operations against Iran, as the conflict enters a more intense phase.
The split vote underscores the political difficulty of constraining executive authority even as the geopolitical situation deteriorates.
Brent crude climbed above the $100 per barrel threshold, reflecting persistent supply risks and the lack of a clear diplomatic off-ramp.
Markets reacted to the deepening uncertainty by pushing energy prices higher.
Brent crude climbed above the $100 per barrel threshold, reflecting persistent supply risks and the lack of a clear diplomatic off-ramp.
The price surge highlights how legislative stalemate in Washington is translating directly into commodity repricing, with traders pricing in prolonged exposure to Middle East instability.
This development follows reports that House Republicans had previously scrapped a planned vote to restrict the president's war powers, signaling a fragmented approach within the party.