1. United States
2. Ariz.
3. Letter

On February 28, 2026, President Trump launched major combat operations against Iran without seeking Congressional authorization, striking multiple targets across the country during what he called the start of "major combat operations." This action represents a clear violation of the Constitution's allocation of war powers to Congress. The strikes killed at least 53 students when a missile hit a girls' elementary school in Minab city in Hormozgan province. Iran immediately retaliated with attacks on U.S. bases in Bahrain and throughout the Gulf region, declaring all U.S. and Israeli assets legitimate targets. This escalation has placed American service members in immediate danger and risks a broader regional war. The timing makes this constitutional violation particularly egregious. According to reports, Oman's foreign minister had mediated indirect U.S.-Iran talks just days before the strikes, flying to Washington on Friday after believing progress had been made in negotiations aimed at preventing war. Iran's foreign ministry confirmed that diplomatic negotiations were actively underway when the attacks occurred. The President bypassed both ongoing diplomacy and constitutional requirements for Congressional approval of military action. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution grants Congress alone the power to declare war. The War Powers Resolution requires the President to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing armed forces and limits military action to 60 days without Congressional authorization. These strikes against a sovereign nation, resulting in civilian deaths and triggering regional retaliation, constitute an act of war that demands Congressional approval. Most U.S. Arab allies cautioned against military action, warning it could destabilize the entire region. Their concerns have proven accurate as explosions and fighter jets have been reported across Jordan, the UAE, and Bahrain. I urge you to immediately assert Congress's constitutional authority by demanding the President cease military operations against Iran and seek proper Congressional authorization before any further action. The Constitution's war powers clause exists precisely to prevent one person from unilaterally committing the nation to