GOP senator calls to end Iran operations without formal declaration of war
Why it matters: The U.S. faces a potential withdrawal of congressional support for the Iran offensive after 60 days, impacting military operations.
- Senator John Curtis (R-Utah) will cease supporting the U.S.-Israeli military offensive in Iran if it exceeds 60 days without congressional approval, referencing the War Powers Resolution of 1973 (Deseret News).
- Iran's military claims to have shot down a second U.S. jet in the Gulf (The Hindu).
- Some Israelis fear the ongoing conflict with Iran is becoming a routine occurrence (NYT World).
- The White House is seeking a US$1.5 trillion defense budget, driven by the escalating costs of the Iran war (Channel News Asia).
- Former President Trump threatens to break NATO's promise regarding the Iran war (Axios).
- The Crisis Group notes that the Iran War is fundamentally reshaping the region (Crisis Group).
Senator John Curtis (R-Utah) has declared he will withdraw support for the U.S.-Israeli military offensive in Iran if it extends beyond 60 days without congressional approval, citing the War Powers Resolution of 1973, as the conflict escalates with Iran claiming to have downed a second U.S. jet. This comes amidst concerns from some Israelis that the conflict is becoming routine, while the White House seeks a US$1.5 trillion defense budget to cover rising war costs, and former President Trump threatens to break NATO's promise over the war.
