Bipartisan US Lawmakers Introduce Resolution Blocking Iran Conflict Involvement

As President Donald Trump intensifies rhetoric against Iran amid escalating Israeli airstrikes, a bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie and Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna has introduced a War Powers Resolution to prevent U.S. military involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict without explicit Congressional approval. Massie emphasized that "This is not our war," underscoring the constitutional requirement for Congress to authorize any military action. The resolution, supported by progressive Democrats including Ilhan Omar and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, aims to prohibit use of U.S. forces in hostilities against Iran unless Congress declares war or passes a specific authorization. While the White House denies active U.S. involvement, military assets have been repositioned in the Middle East, raising concerns over potential escalation. Trump has dismissed peace efforts with Iran and demanded its "unconditional surrender," fueling tensions as Congress debates its role in authorizing conflict. Parallel efforts in the Senate, led by Democrat Tim Kaine, echo the House resolution’s intent to assert legislative oversight on military engagement.