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U.S. Deploys Largest Military Force in Decades Amid Iran Tensions

2/28/2026

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The United States has deployed its largest military force in the Middle East in decades, raising questions about U.S. President Donald Trump’s intentions toward Iran.
Critics, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Chris Coons, say Congress must authorize any military action.
Legal experts argue that U.S. President Donald Trump lacks authority for unilateral military strikes without an imminent threat.

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The United States has deployed its largest military force in the Middle East in decades, raising questions about U.S. President Donald Trump’s intentions toward Iran.
Critics, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Chris Coons, say Congress must authorize any military action.
Legal experts argue that U.S. President Donald Trump lacks authority for unilateral military strikes without an imminent threat.