Ro Khanna Demands Congress Pass War Powers Resolution to Stop Assault on Iran

"The American people are tired of regime change wars that cost us billions of dollars and risk our lives. We don't want to be at war with a country of 90 million people in the Middle East. Every member of Congress should go on record today on how they will vote on Thomas Massie and my War Powers resolution."

"If passed, the resolution would require the president to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran."

"The White House reportedly only notified some members of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees after the US-Israeli military assault on Iran began. According to Reuters, an Israeli official said that the operation had been planned for months in coordination with Washington, and that the launch date was decided weeks ago."

Rep. Ro Khanna called for immediate congressional action to halt the Trump administration's military operations against Iran, stating the American public opposes costly regime change wars. He urged Congress to reconvene Monday for a vote on a War Powers resolution co-sponsored with Rep. Thomas Massie. The resolution would require presidential authorization through either a formal declaration of war or specific congressional authorization before continuing military hostilities against Iran. Khanna emphasized that every congressional member should publicly declare their voting position. The White House reportedly notified only select Armed Services Committee members after military operations began, with Israeli officials confirming months of coordination with Washington.

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