Trump says Iran war will restart if Tehran kills more US troops President Donald Trump stated that the war with Iran would resume if Tehran or its proxies kill more American troops. He indicated that retaliatory strikes would be swift if U.S. service members are killed. This declaration follows recent congressional efforts to limit the White House’s military engagement with Iran, including the War Powers Resolution.

• President Trump declared the Iran war would restart if Tehran or its proxies killed more American troops.
• He stated that killing U.S. troops would be a reason to resume strikes on Iran quickly.
• Since the conflict began, 13 American service members have been killed.
• Trump’s comments were made one day after four House Republicans voted with Democrats to end hostilities with Iran.
• A similar measure was passed by the Senate.
• The 1973 War Powers Resolution requires congressional authorization for military action beyond 60 days.