US Senate unanimously endorses repeal of 2002 Iraq war resolution

The US Senate voted unanimously to repeal the 2002 resolution that authorized the Iraq war, marking a historic move to end a conflict that claimed hundreds of thousands of Iraqi lives and nearly 5,000 US troops. The amendment, led by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Sen. Todd Young (R-IN), was added to the annual defense bill and passed with bipartisan support. The House previously passed a similar measure, and the repeal is expected to be included in the final bill. Supporters say this action is crucial to prevent future abuses and reinforce Iraq as a strategic partner. The 2002 resolution was previously cited by the Trump administration as legal justification for the 2020 drone strike on Iranian Gen. Qassim Soleimani. The 2001 authorization for the global war on terror remains in place.