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Politics
Ali Harb

US senator introduces bill to curb Trump’s power to go to war with Iran

Rescue personnel work at a damaged building in the aftermath of Israeli strikes in Tehran, Iran, on June 13, 2026 [Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters]

Washington, DC – A prominent Democratic senator has introduced a bill to require United States President Donald Trump to first seek authorisation from Congress before ordering military strikes against Iran.

The measure, put forward by Virginia Senator Tim Kaine on Monday, came amid growing calls by pro-Israel groups for the US to join the Israeli bombing campaign against Iran as the attacks between the two countries intensify.

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