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Democrats question the legality and strategy behind Trump’s surprise military strikes against Iran

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Democrats called for a vote on the War Powers Act , which limits military action without the consent of Congress .

Republicans almost unanimously praised and defended Trump ’s military strikes against Iran .

Progressives called for impeachment of the president, with some calling for his ouster.

Only one Democrat Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania openly praised the decision.

In a speech on Saturday , Trump defended the strikes as a means to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.

He also warned that the U.S. could still attack other targets in Iran if its leaders don’t stand down.

Vice President JD Vance also disputed the notion that the US is at war with Iran despite launching unilateral military strikes.