WASHINGTON, United States, Feb 28, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Republicans largely welcomed strikes launched Saturday by US forces and ally Israel against Iran but prominent Democrats condemned what they called an illegal aggression. However, the top Democrat in the Senate, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, demanded a briefing to Congress by the Trump administration. "Iran has waged war against the US for 47 years," Cotton posted on X. The Republican stressed that when the House and Senate reconvene, he will work with Democrats to "force a congressional vote on war with Iran." Leftist Senator Bernie Sanders slammed Trump for triggering "an illegal, premeditated and unconstitutional war," saying the US administration "lied to" Americans and that the conflict with create further instability.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 28, 2026 18:39 UTC