US Political Battle Over Iran: Republicans Back Trump, Democrats Obstruct Military Action

• Growing differences between Republican and Democratic leaders on Iran policy.
• Senate Majority Leader John Thune supports President Trump's policy of 'peace through strength' and protecting US national security interests.
• House Democrats plan a full House vote on the bipartisan Khanna-Massie Iran War Powers Resolution to limit presidential military action.
• Democrats argue any military action without congressional authorization is unconstitutional and demand the President make his case to Congress.
• Senators Jacky Rosen and Dave McCormick introduce legislation to pressure Tehran over human rights and internet freedom.