Members of the US Congress, including the influential "Gang of Eight," have expressed profound surprise at the unexpected scale and intensity of recent military operations conducted against Iran. Operative Information Center-OMM reports, citing sources from CBS News, that the magnitude of the strikes has triggered significant debate within the American capital.
According to official sources, congressmen did not anticipate that the strikes would cover such an extensive geographical area or involve such a diverse selection of strategic targets. One American lawmaker noted in an interview with the television channel that no preliminary indications were provided regarding the true scope of the operation. It was reported that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefed only a few select representatives of the Congressional leadership shortly before the military action commenced.
Furthermore, Senator Jack Reed emphasized that Congress had not granted formal authorization for a large-scale military operation against Iran. The Senator stated that the administration of US President Donald Trump failed to provide lawmakers with any substantiated documentation or detailed explanations regarding the necessity of these specific strikes. Currently, discussions are intensifying in Washington regarding the legal framework and constitutional basis for this military intervention.
The escalation comes amid a period of heightened regional tensions, where the United States has frequently cited the need to deter threats to international security and protect its interests in the Middle East. Under the administration of US President Donald Trump, the White House has maintained a policy of maximum pressure, though the lack of direct coordination with the legislative branch on this specific operation has raised questions about the War Powers Resolution and the balance of authority between the executive and legislative branches in matters of foreign conflict.
