Veterans Oppose Trump's Iran Strikes, Seek War Powers Check | JQJO

Twelve Democratic House veterans, including Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, are backing a War Powers Act resolution to curb President Trump's authority following airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. They criticized the strikes as "preventive" and launched without congressional approval, echoing concerns about past military interventions. Multiple War Powers resolutions are gaining traction in Congress, with bipartisan and solely Democratic efforts underway. The veterans' letter, while condemning Iran, emphasized the constitutional requirement for congressional approval of war and questioned the strategy's long-term effectiveness. The incident highlights divisions within the Republican party and frustrations over lack of consultation with Congress before the strikes.