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Pelosi Opposes Trump's Iran Strikes, Seeks War Powers Vote

3/4/2026

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi argued U.S. President Donald Trump's strikes in Iran risk conflict and require congressional approval.
This contrasts with her 2011 defense of Obama's Libya action, which she said required no authorization.
Pelosi and Democrats pursue a war powers resolution to limit Trump's military actions.
The United States and Israel targeted Iranian leadership over nuclear threats.
GOP Representative Thomas Massie joined Democrats opposing the strikes.

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi argued U.S. President Donald Trump's strikes in Iran risk conflict and require congressional approval.
This contrasts with her 2011 defense of Obama's Libya action, which she said required no authorization.
Pelosi and Democrats pursue a war powers resolution to limit Trump's military actions.
The United States and Israel targeted Iranian leadership over nuclear threats.
GOP Representative Thomas Massie joined Democrats opposing the strikes.