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Is the U.S. at War With Iran? What to Know About Trump, Congress and War Powers

President Trump avoided asking Congress for permission before striking Iran, despite the Constitution saying only the legislature can declare war.

© Eric Lee for The New York Times

Demonstrators hold signs against the U.S. strikes against Iran in Washington outside the White House on Sunday.

Is the U.S. at War With Iran? What to Know About Trump, Congress and War Powers

President Trump avoided asking Congress for permission before striking Iran, despite the Constitution saying only the legislature can declare war.

© Eric Lee for The New York Times

Demonstrators hold signs against the U.S. strikes against Iran in Washington outside the White House on Sunday.

Trump Talks Big on Global Diplomacy, but His Goals Are in Tatters

The president said he would bring a quick end to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and get China to bend on trade and Iran on its nuclear program. Instead, conflict is escalating.

© Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times

Spectators look at a building damaged in an Israeli strike in Tehran on Thursday. A day after Israel began the massive attack on Iran, Mr. Trump’s peace projects are in tatters.

Trump Talks Big on Global Diplomacy, but His Goals Are in Tatters

The president said he would bring a quick end to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and get China to bend on trade and Iran on its nuclear program. Instead, conflict is escalating.

© Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times

Spectators look at a building damaged in an Israeli strike in Tehran on Thursday. A day after Israel began the massive attack on Iran, Mr. Trump’s peace projects are in tatters.
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