AOC Calls Impeachment Over Trump Iran Strikes Amid Democratic Divide

President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces carried out successful strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, claiming the sites were obliterated and all aircraft had safely left Iranian airspace. The attacks, occurring amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, were welcomed by some Republicans and Democrats such as Senator John Fetterman, who praised the move as necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear capabilities. However, the strikes drew sharp criticism from many House Democrats, notably Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who called Trump's actions a "grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers" and declared that the military action was grounds for impeachment. Other Democrats, including Representatives Sean Casten and Ilhan Omar, echoed concerns about the lack of congressional authorization and urged Congress to take action to check the president’s war powers. The debate highlights a deep partisan divide over the use of military force without explicit congressional approval, with Democrats voicing fears about the risk of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Trump and his allies emphasize the military success and the urgency of neutralizing Iran’s nuclear threat to promote peace.