Trump Rejects Pressure to End Iran Conflict After Five Weeks
President Trump said he will not be rushed to conclude the ongoing war with Iran amid pressure from lawmakers. He criticized Democrats and some Republicans for urging a quick settlement during negotiations. A second round of peace talks is set to begin as early as Monday following a port blockade and recent military actions.
middleeasteye.netA Republican senator said last week that the clock is ticking and expressed hope for an exit strategy to preserve security interests and reduce gasoline costs. A Republican leader stated that members are interested in next steps and noted an anticipated supplemental funding request would be an important inflection point if submitted by the administration.
Democrats in Congress overwhelmingly oppose Trump’s Operation Epic Fury. The War Powers Resolution of 1973 requires congressional approval for conflicts lasting longer than 60 days, with an additional 30 days allowed to wrap up hostilities. The White House argues the War Powers Resolution of 1973 is unconstitutional.
Federal judges in prior conflicts refrained from imposing judgments to force presidents to stop fighting. Courts generally decree that war timeframes are a political question and that Congress can rein in presidents, including by refusing to authorize funding. A group of congressmen sued to halt then-President Barack Obama’s unauthorized involvement in the Libyan Civil War.
