House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has come out against President Donald Trump unilaterally deciding whether or not to strike Iran without Congress approval, clearing the path for significant public Democratic opposition.

"The authority to declare war belongs solely to the United States Congress," Jeffries said. "President Trump and his administration must refrain from engaging in offensive military action in Iran without the explicit approval of the House of Representatives and the Senate."

"Aggressive diplomacy resulting in a longer and stronger agreement that permanently halts Iran's nuclear aspirations is the most appropriate course of action at this time," he added.

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