Author: Robert Jimison
Published on: 16/06/2025 | 00:00:00

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Senator Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia, is leading a push to curb President Trump’s authority to use U.S. Forces to engage in hostilities against Iran. A resolution Mr. Kaine introduced Monday would require explicit congressional authorization or a formal declaration of war. It faces long odds on Capitol Hill given Republicans’ reluctance to challenge Mr. Trump’s power. Senator Lindsey Graham said that if a diplomatic solution was not possible, he would urge President Trump to go “all in” against Iran and its nuclear program. A number of senators, both Democrats and Republicans, have issued stark warnings to Iran not to strike at American interests, including troops or military installations. He did not address whether Congress should be consulted before any military escalation beyond self-defense. Lawmakers, including many Democrats, have supported Israel’s right to act, citing a recent U.N. Report that found Iran violated previously agreed-upon limits on uranium enrichment. Some lawmakers in both parties have urged de-escalation, including a contingent of far-right Republicans aligned with Mr. Trump’s “America First” philosophy.

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