US Lawmakers Seek to Limit Trump's War Powers Amid Tensions with Iran

WASHINGTON, DEC 9: Amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, America's own politics are heating up. US lawmakers are preparing to curb their powers so that US President Donald Trump cannot go to war or launch military strikes of his own free will. A special resolution will be introduced in Parliament next week, according to which the President will have to seek Parliament's approval before any attack on Iran. Opposition leader Chuck Schumer says that the country is at a dangerous juncture, so the power to take major decisions like war should be with Parliament rather than with just one person. This controversy has increased due to US President Donald Trump's aggressive attitude. Trump openly threatened Iran that if he does not open the sea route, America will completely destroy Iran. Such provocative statements by Trump caused panic around the world and the opposition parties criticized him. However, Trump announced a two-week ceasefire at the last minute, but now it is dangerous for the American parliament to declare a permanent war.