The Trump administration is waging an illegal war on Iran, one that defies both the US constitution and international armed conflict laws, according to several legal scholars and bipartisan lawmakers. “There absolutely was an imminent threat,” Rubio said. And the concept of an “imminent threat” is measured against evidence of a clear, visible and impending risk. “There was no imminent threat to the United States of America by the Iranians. This week’s war powers vote may shape how Trump proceeds with military action against Iran, even if it ultimately cannot sustain enough support to override a likely veto from Trump.

Source: The Guardian March 04, 2026 14:27 UTC