Religion News Service (RNS)

10 Key Questions Congress Must Ask About the Iran War

The article warns that Congress has so far been absent from the Iran war despite its constitutional power to declare war, and recent attempts to invoke the War Powers Resolution failed on partisan lines. It argues that the Trump administration will soon need congressional approval for war funding and for replenishing depleted missiles and drones, which are also critical for Ukraine and Taiwan. The piece lists ten specific questions lawmakers should demand answers to, ranging from the war’s justification to civilian casualties and oil‑shipping risks. It calls for hearings that include Pentagon, State, academic, and business experts to shape the next steps.