"Under Article II of the US Constitution, presidents can only launch such attacks in self-defence in response to an immediate threat. Otherwise, Congress has the sole power to declare war. Speaking on the Senate floor, Senator Tim Kaine argued that, even in a classified setting, the Trump administration could produce no evidence, none that the US was under an imminent threat of attack from Iran."
"You can't stand up and say: This is a pinprick that doesn't lead to the level that would be characterised as war. You can't stand up and say: This is one and done, and no troops are engaged in hostilities against Iran. Since launching its military offensive on February 28, the Trump administration has offered a carousel of rationales for why a war was needed now."
The Senate failed to pass a resolution restricting President Trump's military powers regarding Iran in a 47-52 procedural vote. Supporters argued Trump exceeded constitutional authority by launching military action without congressional approval, citing Article II requirements for self-defense against imminent threats. Senator Tim Kaine stated the Trump administration provided no classified evidence of an imminent Iranian threat. The administration offered multiple justifications including Iran's alleged nuclear program rebuilding and long-range missile development. A separate House resolution is scheduled for Thursday but faces significant opposition. Republicans largely supported the president's military campaign, reflecting party alignment with Trump's foreign policy approach.
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