Strikes on Iran violate War Powers Resolution, US lawmaker says

Jun 28, 2026, 00:36 GMT+1

US Representative Ro Khanna said on Saturday recent strikes are a “blatant violation” of the War Powers Resolution, arguing the measure was intended to limit such military action.

In a post on X, Khanna said US President Donald Trump must stop the war immediately or face legal action aimed at compelling an end to it.

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