US Senator Introduces Bill Limiting Trump Military Action Iran

As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, Democratic Senator Tim Kaine has introduced legislation aimed at restricting President Donald Trump's ability to unilaterally initiate military action against Iran without Congressional approval. Kaine's bill invokes the War Powers Resolution of 1973 to ensure that any U.S. involvement in conflict would require a full debate and vote in Congress, emphasizing that war declarations are constitutionally the sole prerogative of Congress. The legislation responds to increasing pressure from pro-Israel factions for the U.S. to support Israel's bombing campaign against Iran, which has included attacks on Iranian military and nuclear sites, followed by Iranian missile retaliations. Senator Bernie Sanders similarly announced plans to propose legislation barring federal funding for military actions against Iran without explicit Congressional consent, except in self-defense, reflecting broader opposition among lawmakers to avoid another protracted Middle East conflict. President Trump has not ruled out possible U.S. involvement but maintains that the U.S. is not currently engaged in the conflict. The escalating hostilities and proposed Congressional measures highlight deep concerns about the risk of the United States becoming entangled in a wider regional war.