President Donald Trump convened a high-stakes meeting with his national security team on Tuesday, following his early departure from the G7 summit. The urgent gathering focused on the deepening conflict between Israel and Iran, Fox News has confirmed.
Sources told Fox News that the discussion included serious deliberations over potential U.S. military intervention, with airstrikes remaining a live option on the table. Chief Washington correspondent Mike Emanuel reported that the administration is weighing its response amid intensifying pressure in the Middle East.
President Trump, known for his hardline stance on Tehran, has doubled down on demands for what he has described as Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” signaling little room for compromise.
Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, opposition to potential U.S. military involvement is growing. On Tuesday, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna of California introduced a bipartisan resolution to block any unauthorized American entry into the Israel-Iran war.
“This is not our war,” Massie wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Even if it were, Congress must decide such matters according to our Constitution.”
The joint resolution underscores that only Congress holds the constitutional authority to declare war, serving as a direct challenge to any unilateral military action by the executive branch.
Khanna echoed those sentiments, warning of the dangers of repeating history: “Americans do not want to be dragged into another disastrous conflict in the Middle East. I’m proud to co-lead this War Powers Resolution with Rep. Massie to reaffirm that any military action against Iran must first be authorized by Congress.”
As the situation in the Middle East teeters on the brink, the debate in Washington reflects a broader national reckoning over U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts—and who gets to decide.