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    „Nicht unser Krieg“: Überparteiliche US -Gesetzgeber zurück -Resolution, um die Beteiligung im Iran zu blockieren | US -Außenpolitik

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    1. fuggitdude22 on

      In the unfolding Middle East crisis, President Donald Trump faces mounting pressure both abroad and at home. Israel’s aggressive airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear and military sites have ignited a fierce retaliation, with Iran launching a barrage of missiles into Israeli cities. Trump’s rhetoric has escalated, demanding Iran’s „unconditional surrender“ and a complete dismantling of its nuclear program, while hinting at potential U.S. military involvement.

      However, a bipartisan coalition in Congress is pushing back. Led by Republican Thomas Massie and supported by progressive Democrats like Ilhan Omar and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, lawmakers have introduced a resolution requiring congressional approval before any military action against Iran. This move underscores a growing concern over executive overreach and a desire to rein in presidential war powers.

      Internally, the administration is divided. While hawkish voices advocate for decisive military action, others, including Vice President JD Vance, urge caution and adherence to Trump’s „America First“ principles. This rift reflects a broader tension within the Republican Party between interventionist and isolationist factions.

    3. Pitiful-Chest-6602 on

      I find the fighting between interventionalist neo cons and the isolationist maga movement fascinating 

    4. The_Automator22 on

      So isolationist MAGA and leftists support appeasement of the Iranian nuclear problem.

    5. redspectre2093 on

      What could the resolution achieve effectively? How long would it take to make its way? Apologies, I’m a bit uninformed on this.

    6. whats_a_quasar on

      Good. The power to declare war and authorize the us of force is a constitutional power of congress, not the president. Congress has given away far too many war powers to the president and needs to assert its rights as an institution. It is neither healthy nor wise to leave war to the whim of the executive.

      I’m not sure the odds of this passing, given how hard congress has tried to avoid votes on authorizing or blocking military action in the past, but this is a welcome attempt.

    7. 128-NotePolyVA on

      But didn’t Trump just declare that he wants Iran’s unconditional surrender?

      Does anyone remember Congress declaring war on Iran? I must have missed that.

      Apparently Trump wants the Ayatollah dead as well. 🤷‍♂️ Are we assassinating nation’s leaders again?

    8. isolax on

      Seems like AIPAC as far more leverage than the american citizens Who voted for Trump

    9. PremiumAdvertising on

      Jarvis, cross-reference the list of lawmakers backing this bill with the list of lawmakers who have received campaign support from AIPAC

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