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World News See other World News Articles Title: US House bans Trump from declaring war on Iran without Congress’s approval PressTV... The US House of Representatives has unanimously passed an amendment that bans President Donald Trump from declaring a war on Iran without the Congress’s approval. The bipartisan amendment received on Wednesday approval from the House as part of the US National Defense Authorization Act of 2019. The amendment, introduced by Democratic Representative Keith Maurice Ellison and cosponsored by a number of other Democratic as well as Republican lawmakers, made clear Congress’s position that no law exists which gives the president power to launch a military strike against the Islamic Republic. The announcement came two weeks after Washington unilaterally walked out of a multilateral nuclear agreement, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), signed between Iran and major powers in 2015. The move was construed by many as a declaration of war against Tehran. “The unanimous passage of this bipartisan amendment is a strong and timely counter to the Trump administration’s withdrawal from the Iran deal and its increasingly hostile rhetoric,” Ellison said. “This amendment sends a powerful message that the American people and Members of Congress do not want a war with Iran. Today, Congress acted to reclaim its authority over the use of military force,” he added. Congresswoman Barbara Lee threw her support behind the measure and said, “I am pleased with the inclusion of this amendment, which clarifies that the President does not have the authority to go to war with Iran.” “Just weeks after President Trump shamefully pulled out of the Iran Deal, it is more important than ever to ensure diplomacy with Iran and in the region. I am proud to be a cosponsor of this important amendment and will do everything in my power to ensure we do not go to war with Iran,” she noted. Jan Schakowsky, a Democrat from the US state of Illinois, also said, “This amendment’s historic passage affirms the fact that the American people do not want to go to war with Iran.” “Following the President’s misguided withdrawal from the JCPOA, the House of Representatives sent a clear message by passing this amendment unanimously: unauthorized war with Iran is not an option. The President must listen to the American people and return to diplomacy as the primary solution to Iran’s nuclear ambitions,” she added. Since the JCPOA Implementation Day in January 2016, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been monitoring Iran’s compliance with its nuclear-related commitments under the nuclear deal and has consistently verified the Islamic Republic’s compliance. PressTV-Trump announces 'withdrawal' from Iran nuclear deal The US president announces his decision with regard to Iran's nuclear deal. President Trump announced on May 8 that Washington was walking away from the nuclear agreement which was reached between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council - the US, Britain, France, Russia and China - plus Germany. Trump also said he would reinstate US nuclear sanctions on Iran and impose "the highest level" of economic bans on the Islamic Republic. Iran has said it would remain in the JCPOA for now, pending negotiations with the other signatories in the coming weeks before making a final decision on its future role in the agreement. Tehran wants the Europeans to give it clear-cut guarantees about fulfilling their obligations if it remains in the accord. The European Commission has said it will take steps to preserve the interests of European companies investing in Iran and demonstrate the EU's commitment to the JCPOA. Poster Comment: Easy enough for Israel to bamboozle a crotch-grabbing President into war but a lot harder to do with US House/Congress. Saker's message may have gotten through to House reps via constituents. Reps probably realized none would be re-elected if they were crazy enough to declare war on Iran. If this is a genuine move then it's a declaration of independence from Israel, something US hasn't done since separation from Britain a couple hundred years ago. Roger Clyburnt... Most US members of congress (and specailly US Senate) are lackeys of Zionists. So if and when the time comes to attack Iran, they will line up by the order of the Tel Avivian creatures and vote for attack against Iran. Don't be misled. ziad... how about making one for any war in general? like syria or NK etc [Impeach President Kushner] There aren't many Washington lobbyists pushing for war against North Korea other than the usual Weapons dealers and defense contractors. As for Syria, their current formula of destroying Syria using Terrorism, and occasional false flag attacks has been working too well to warrant the necessity of a full scale war against Syria Lescanne Lucien> Alexander the Barbarian ... Don't you understand that he is not in charge but must obey to the deep state?. Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest Begin Trace Mode for Comment # 2.
#1. To: Tatarewicz (#0)
Sounds like they just voted to make the Constitution of the USA the law of the land!
It is long overdue from where I am sitting. ;)
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