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Trump could bypass Congress to expand war on Iran
Original: Trump could lose Congress and still expand the US war on Iran
Commentary is highlighting that President Trump could continue or even widen US military action against Iran even if his party loses control of Congress in the midterms. The argument centres on presidential war powers, which allow a commander-in-chief to order strikes without new legislative approval, leaving lawmakers with limited tools beyond funding decisions to restrain military operations.
Why now: Ongoing US-Iran tensions and debate over presidential war powers ahead of elections keep the issue in the news.
Donald TrumpUS CongressIranUnited States
Evidence
- Trump could lose Congress and still expand the US war on Iran · Middle East Monitor
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