1. United States
2. Tenn.
3. Letter

I am writing as a constituent to express grave concern over the escalating rhetoric and military posture toward Iran, and to urge you to fulfill your constitutional duty to check executive war-making power. In recent months, members of Tennessee’s Republican delegation—including each of you—have publicly supported U.S. strikes on Iran and framed them as necessary demonstrations of strength. (WZTV) While national security is a serious matter, endorsing unilateral military escalation without congressional authorization sets a dangerous precedent. The Constitution is clear: Congress—not the President—has the authority to declare war. Yet we are now witnessing increasingly extreme rhetoric, including threats that raise serious concerns about violations of international humanitarian law and the targeting of civilian populations. This is not strength—it is a path toward unlawful conflict, global instability, and long-term damage to American credibility. As Republicans, you have long championed limited government, fiscal restraint, and constitutional order. A war with Iran—especially one initiated without congressional approval—would cost American lives, strain our military, destabilize global energy markets, and deepen our national debt. It would also represent a profound erosion of the separation of powers. I urge you to act immediately: • Publicly oppose any unauthorized military escalation against Iran • Demand full congressional debate and a formal authorization before any further action • Support efforts to reassert Congress’s war powers and place clear limits on unilateral executive military authority Your prior statements supporting military action make your voice even more critical now. This is a moment to demonstrate that constitutional principles matter more than party alignment or political convenience. History will judge whether Congress stood as a co-equal branch of government—or ceded its authority in a moment of crisis. I urge you to choose accountability, restraint, and the Constitution.