Democrats Demand Answers as US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites

President Donald Trump's decision to strike Iranian nuclear sites has sparked intense backlash from Democrats, who are demanding clear answers and Congressional authorization for the military action. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and other prominent Democrats criticized the strikes as reckless and unconstitutional, warning of escalating conflict and calling for enforcement of the War Powers Act to limit presidential unilateral military actions. Progressive Democrats, including figures like AOC, expressed outrage and even called for impeachment, while party leadership exhibited caution, emphasizing the need for a Congressional role before any use of force. The strikes have exposed divisions within the Democratic Party, with progressives strongly opposing the intervention and party leaders mindful of the political sensitivities related to the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. Analysts note that this episode deepens the schism between Trump’s base, which is divided between isolationists and hawkish conservatives, and the Democratic constituencies that are wary of further Middle East wars. Additionally, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the strikes as a dangerous escalation threatening international peace and security.