NEW YORK / WASHINGTON – As the Middle East simmers with rising conflict between Iran and Israel, Trump Iran attack continues to dominate global and domestic discussions. Pakistan addressed the United Nations Security Council, warning that history proves force only fuels deeper divides. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar called for immediate de-escalation. “Dialogue, not destruction, is the only way forward,” he said during the UNSC emergency session.
Meanwhile, in Washington, both Democratic and Republican lawmakers clashed over President Trump’s Iran attack. They questioned whether the president had the legal authority to carry out the strikes without congressional approval.
Democratic Senator Tim Kaine announced he would push for a Senate vote to limit Trump’s ability to wage war against Iran. “This is a war of choice, not necessity,” Kaine said on CBS’s Face the Nation. He insisted that no imminent threat justified the Trump Iran attack, and any action should first go through Congress.
In the House, Republican Thomas Massie and Democrat Ro Khanna introduced similar legislation. They demanded a vote to restrict the president’s power to launch military operations without debate. “We were promised an end to endless wars,” Massie stated. “There was no briefing, no imminent threat.”
Despite the criticism, many Republican leaders supported Trump’s Iran attack. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune were reportedly informed before the operation. Trump claimed the attack was a success in preventing Iran from building nuclear weapons, though intelligence remains divided on how close Tehran is to a bomb.
Iran maintains its nuclear program is peaceful. Tehran says its activities focus on energy and medical research. Still, Iran’s enrichment has reached 60%, close to weapons-grade. The U.S. claims Iran could build a bomb within months if it chooses.
The Trump Iran attack also caused a rift within Trump’s own MAGA movement. While some praised the president, others criticized the action. Massie said, “We elected Trump to stop wars, not start new ones.” Trump fired back on Truth Social, attacking Massie and promising to back a primary challenger in 2026.
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a staunch Trump ally, also spoke out. “I support Trump, but bombing Iran is wrong,” she posted. “This war began with Israel. We shouldn’t get dragged into it.”
On the other hand, Senator Lindsey Graham defended the president. “He has full authority under the Constitution,” Graham told NBC. “If Congress doesn’t agree, they can cut funding.” He denied Trump had violated any war powers laws.
Trump’s supporters in Congress hailed the operation. Johnson called it the right move. “The president saw an imminent danger and acted,” he said on X. Yet, Democrats warned against early celebration. They said Iran might have already moved nuclear materials.
Congressman Khanna criticized what he called the U.S.’s repeated mistake. “We always declare victory too soon,” he said. “Then Americans pay the price for decades.”
The Trump Iran attack has exposed deep divisions in Washington. It reignited debate over the president’s authority to launch military strikes. While Trump’s base remains split, global tensions continue to climb.