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The president should get approval from Congress before taking further military action against Iran.
The U.S. carried out military strikes on Iran in 2025 without a vote in Congress. This would require approval by Congress before further U.S. military action against Iran, other than responding to an attack.
Jack Reed
Congress declares war and ratifies treaties. Congress represents—and answers to—the American people.
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