Iran Military Strikes Without Authorization

🔴 Abuse of Power · Jun 2025

Summary

Trump ordered airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan on June 21, 2025, and launched sustained military operations beginning February 28, 2026, without seeking congressional authorization in either case, violating Article I of the Constitution and the War Powers Resolution of 1973. The 60-day War Powers clock expired in May 2026; Trump unilaterally declared hostilities ‘terminated’ while acknowledging ongoing threats. Both Democrat and Republican lawmakers questioned the constitutionality of the strikes.