Tom Barrett introduces bill to limit and authorise Iran war
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Updated · The New York Times · May 7
Tom Barrett introduces bill to limit and authorise Iran war
9 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 7
The Michigan first-term Republican's measure would permit US operations only until end-July, largely bar ground forces and define allowed missions against Iran's nuclear programme and imminent threats.
Barrett said Congress must define the mission with safeguards and a deadline, as Republican unease grows over a conflict Trump began without congressional authorisation.
The proposal also challenges Trump's assertion that hostilities ended with an April 7 ceasefire, after he said the May 1 deadline to withdraw forces or seek approval did not apply.
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