As Mr. Trump last week weighed whether to use direct military force against Iran, a bipartisan contingent of lawmakers demanded that the president seek congressional approval before moving forward with any action.

President Trump's decision to launch airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities without first consulting Congress has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers who say the move bypasses their constitutional authority to declare war.

Israel’s military says it is striking around Iran’s western city of Kermanshah, as fears of a wider regional conflict loom large after the United States inserted itself into Israel’s war by attacking