US senator introduces bill to curb Trump’s power to go to war with Iran
Al JazeeraJUN 5
Kaine Introduces Bill to Block Iran Military Action Without Congress
Above:Â U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) on May 14, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Â Image copyright:Â Jemal Countess/Getty Images
The Spin
Anti-Trump narrative
This resolution is essential to prevent another endless Middle East war that serves no American interest. Congress has the constitutional authority to declare war, and the American people deserve a full debate before sending troops into harm's way. The escalating Israel-Iran conflict threatens to drag the U.S. into an unnecessary conflict.
Pro-Trump narrative
Israel needs American support to eliminate Iran's nuclear threat once and for all, and the U.S. has the deep-penetrating bombs that Israeli jets cannot carry. This is a critical moment to help our ally finish the job against Iran's nuclear program before it's too late. Diplomatic solutions have failed repeatedly. President Trump can deliver where previous American presidents have failed.