Trending Now - Momentum Builds to Conclude Trump’s Iran Conflict

WHO:

Alternet - President Trump is involved in military actions against Iran.

Alternet - Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) indicated he would vote in favor of a war powers resolution.

Alternet - Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) plans to return to Congress after being absent for four weeks.

Alternet - Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) joined most Senate Democrats in a recent vote.

Responsible Statecraft - Iranian officials are preparing for a potential renewed conflict.

WHAT:

Alternet - Congress is pushing to end President Trump's military actions in Iran without congressional approval.

Alternet - Trump has undertaken military actions without the necessary congressional approval to declare war.

Responsible Statecraft - Trump is expected to convene military advisers regarding Iran.

Responsible Statecraft - Iran expects the United States to resume hostilities within the next 48 hours.

Responsible Statecraft - Iranian officials are preparing a retaliatory campaign with new strategic objectives.

WHERE:

Alternet - The conflict involves Iran and the United States.

Responsible Statecraft - The United Arab Emirates is mentioned as a target in a potential conflict.

WHEN:

Responsible Statecraft - Trump is expected to convene military advisers on Tuesday.

Responsible Statecraft - Iran expects hostilities to resume within the next 48 hours.

WHY:

Alternet - The push to end Trump's military actions is due to frustrations among GOP lawmakers regarding his handling of the situation.

Responsible Statecraft - The belief that another round of fighting will strengthen both sides' negotiating positions is driving the potential for renewed conflict.

HOW:

Responsible Statecraft - Iranian officials are considering targeting American data centers in the UAE and severing major submarine fiber-optic cables in the Persian Gulf.

(UPDATED May 18, 2026 19:27 UTC)

President Trump is currently engaged in military actions against Iran, prompting Congress to push for an end to these operations without the necessary approval. As tensions rise, Iranian officials are preparing for a potential renewed conflict, expecting hostilities to resume within the next 48 hours, while Trump plans to convene military advisers on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Rep. Jared Golden has indicated he will support a war powers resolution, reflecting frustrations among GOP lawmakers about Trump's handling of the situation.