"We're going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground. Trump stated this objective regarding military operations against Iran, emphasizing the comprehensive nature of the planned destruction targeting Iran's military capabilities and infrastructure."
"Congress is not quick. It's slow, it's deliberative. Sometimes the president has to be more nimble and send troops when the president believes that troops are necessary. Julian Zelizer explains the practical reasoning presidents use to justify bypassing congressional authorization for military operations."
"There's a long history of presidents struggling with these situations. Many members of Congress are happy to wash themselves of this responsibility, even if they lose a little credit. Zelizer describes the political dynamic where lawmakers allow presidents to assume responsibility for military decisions."
The U.S. and Israel launched military strikes against Iranian senior commanders and political leaders, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as part of a destabilization effort. Trump stated the goal is to destroy Iran's missiles and dismantle its missile industry. Trump had previously advocated for strikes citing support for Iranian protesters, desires for regime change, and concerns about Iran's nuclear program. Only Congress can declare war under the Constitution, though presidents can deploy troops in hostile circumstances without formal war declarations if attacked or authorized by Congress. Presidents claim broad commander-in-chief powers, particularly for time-sensitive operations. Congressional authorization is often bypassed due to operational security concerns and political convenience, as lawmakers frequently defer military decisions to presidents.
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