Senator Bernie Sanders announced plans to introduce legislation prohibiting the use of federal funds for any US military action against Iran without explicit congressional authorization, warning against being drawn into what he called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s “illegal war.”
Senator Bernie Sanders on Saturday declared he will propose legislation to bar federal funds from being used for any US military engagement against Iran without direct approval from Congress.
“The United States must not be drawn into Netanyahu’s illegal war against Iran,” Sanders said on X, stressing the need for Congressional oversight on any military decisions.
He added, “I will be introducing legislation to prohibit the use of federal funds for any use of military force in or against Iran without specific Congressional authorization, with an exception for self-defense.”
Sanders, a frequent critic of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s military policies in Gaza, condemned Israel’s recent unilateral airstrike on Iran as a dangerous escalation that could ignite a wider regional conflict.
The announcement comes amid growing concerns in Washington over possible US involvement following Israel’s large-scale airstrikes early Friday targeting Iranian nuclear and missile facilities, which killed senior military commanders and scientists.
Iran responded with missile and drone attacks against Israel later that day.
Iranian officials report at least 78 dead and over 320 wounded in the ongoing strikes as violence continued into Saturday.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul continued his urgent Middle East tour with stops in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, as Berlin seeks to help de-escalate the growing conflict between Iran and Israel.
Azerbaijan will not permit any country to use its territory to strike a third party, including Iran, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov tells his Iranian counterpart Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in a phone call on Saturday.
At least 100 people were killed in an overnight attack by gunmen in the town of Yelwata, in Nigeria’s Benue State, according to Amnesty International.
Millions of Israelis are taking cover as air raid sirens sound across the country following a coordinated wave of missile and drone attacks from Iran and Yemen, according to the Israeli military. Twelve people were injured.
Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump, offering Ankara’s support to prevent the escalation between Israel and Iran.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul continued his urgent Middle East tour with stops in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, as Berlin seeks to help de-escalate the growing conflict between Iran and Israel.
Azerbaijan will not permit any country to use its territory to strike a third party, including Iran, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov tells his Iranian counterpart Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in a phone call on Saturday.
At least 100 people were killed in an overnight attack by gunmen in the town of Yelwata, in Nigeria’s Benue State, according to Amnesty International.
Millions of Israelis are taking cover as air raid sirens sound across the country following a coordinated wave of missile and drone attacks from Iran and Yemen, according to the Israeli military. Twelve people were injured.
Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump, offering Ankara’s support to prevent the escalation between Israel and Iran.
Pakistan will begin its first freight train service to Russia from Lahore on June 22. The route is part of the INSTC and aims to connect Pakistan's rail network with Central Asia, establishing a new trade corridor via Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan.
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Presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is in critical condition after being shot three times — including twice in the head — during a campaign event in Bogotá.
Israeli strikes have reportedly targeted areas near the residences of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to the New York Times, citing local witnesses.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has condemned U.S. immigration raids and National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, calling for reforms instead of enforcement.
The UK is sending extra Royal Air Force jets to the Middle East to support potential crisis situations, Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed during his G7 trip to Canada.
Vietnam officially joined BRICS as its 10th partner country, announced the Brazilian Foreign Ministry.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul continued his urgent Middle East tour with stops in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, as Berlin seeks to help de-escalate the growing conflict between Iran and Israel.
At least 100 people were killed in an overnight attack by gunmen in the town of Yelwata, in Nigeria’s Benue State, according to Amnesty International.
Millions of Israelis are taking cover as air raid sirens sound across the country following a coordinated wave of missile and drone attacks from Iran and Yemen, according to the Israeli military. Twelve people were injured.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul continued his urgent Middle East tour with stops in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, as Berlin seeks to help de-escalate the growing conflict between Iran and Israel.
Azerbaijan will not permit any country to use its territory to strike a third party, including Iran, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov tells his Iranian counterpart Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in a phone call on Saturday.
At least 100 people were killed in an overnight attack by gunmen in the town of Yelwata, in Nigeria’s Benue State, according to Amnesty International.
Millions of Israelis are taking cover as air raid sirens sound across the country following a coordinated wave of missile and drone attacks from Iran and Yemen, according to the Israeli military. Twelve people were injured.
Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump, offering Ankara’s support to prevent the escalation between Israel and Iran.
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