AOC, Republican Massie Back Bipartisan Resolution Blocking US Iran War

Progressive Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) has joined a bipartisan effort led by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie to introduce a War Powers Resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's ability to involve the U.S. militarily in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran without congressional approval. Massie, a libertarian Republican and critic of U.S. military support for Israel, emphasized that Congress must decide on war matters according to the Constitution, asserting "This is not our war." AOC, along with other progressive Democrats including Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ro Khanna, voiced support for the resolution, highlighting concerns about past military engagements initiated without congressional consent. The resolution emerges as Trump cut short his G7 trip and warned residents of Tehran to evacuate amid rising tensions, while the U.S. deployed a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East. Democratic Senator Tim Kaine also filed a related resolution requiring congressional debate and vote before U.S. involvement in the conflict. These developments underscore ongoing congressional efforts to reassert legislative authority over decisions to wage war in the face of executive military actions.