By Sabiu Abdullahi
United States Senator Bernie Sanders has issued a strong rebuke of President Donald Trump’s recent decision to carry out air strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, describing the action as “grossly unconstitutional.”
Speaking at a public event shortly after the president announced the strikes via social media, Sanders firmly asserted that such a move bypassed legal processes.
“The only entity that can take this country to war is the US Congress. The president does not have the right,” he stated.
The strikes, which were launched without prior congressional authorization, have sparked a wave of criticism from lawmakers, foreign policy analysts, and rights advocates.
Many have expressed concern that the unilateral decision could escalate tensions and destabilize the already fragile Middle East region.
The operation has drawn praise from Israeli officials, but some analysts argue that the applause masks a deeper concern about the potential fallout.
Critics say the attack increases the risk of a broader conflict and undermines diplomatic efforts to address Iran’s nuclear programme through negotiation.
President Trump has defended the decision as a necessary step to deter Iran’s alleged nuclear ambitions, but calls for a more measured and constitutionally grounded approach continue to grow louder within the US political landscape.