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Senators Clash Over Iran Strategy Amid War Powers Debate

3/2/2026

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Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) doubts supporting a war powers vote after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, citing lack of White House consultation.
Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) says there will be no large-scale ground invasion, focusing on air and naval operations to counter Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Kelly criticizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the least qualified in history.

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Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) doubts supporting a war powers vote after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, citing lack of White House consultation.
Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) says there will be no large-scale ground invasion, focusing on air and naval operations to counter Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Kelly criticizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the least qualified in history.