‘Not Our War’: Bipartisan Lawmakers Back Resolution to Block US Involvement in Iran
In the wake of Israel’s aggression on Iran, a rare bipartisan coalition in Congress is working to block President Donald Trump from launching military action against Iran without congressional approval. The move comes amid fears that the U.S. may be edging closer to direct involvement in the conflict. On Tuesday, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, known for his libertarian stance, partnered with progressive Democrats including Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Greg Casar to introduce a War Powers Resolution in the House. A similar bill was introduced in the Senate by Democrat Tim Kaine. The resolution would require a formal vote by Congress before the U.S. could engage militarily with Iran. “This is not our war. But if it were, Congress must decide such matters according to our Constitution,” Massie wrote on X. The resolution came just hours after Trump cut short his appearance at the G7 summit to return to Washington and demand Iran’s “unconditional surrender”, as Israeli airstrikes continue to target Iranian military and nuclear facilities. Despite denials from the White House that the U.S. has committed to the conflict, American forces and hardware have begun moving into the region, signaling a heightened state of readiness. Trump, who previously vetoed two War Powers resolutions during his first term, has called for a primary challenge against Massie in retaliation for his dissent. Meanwhile, Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, co-sponsor of the resolution, urged his party to seize the moment and reclaim the anti-war mantle, warning Republican leaders not to sabotage the vote. “This is an opportunity for Democrats to become the anti-war party again,” Khanna said. “Our leadership should be vocal, calling Trump out and holding him to his promises.” Though far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed opposition to U.S. involvement, she declined to support the resolution, citing trust in Trump’s judgment—unless the situation escalates. With the Republican majority in the House razor-thin, the resolution may gain traction, but it remains uncertain whether enough bipartisan support will emerge to constrain the president’s war powers in this increasingly volatile conflict.
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