U.S. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has publicly opposed the ongoing war involving the United States and Iran. The conflict began after the United States and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran early Saturday, prompting Iran to retaliate by targeting American bases in Gulf Arab states. In a social media post, Massie declared his opposition to the war, saying it does not align with an 'America First' approach.

Massie stated that he will work to make a congressional vote mandatory before the United States engages in war with Iran. He emphasized that, under the Constitution, such a vote is required and that every representative must have their position on the war officially recorded.

The situation follows reports of Iranian missile and drone strikes toward Israel and claims of casualties among Iranian military leaders, though Iranian officials have said most top figures remain safe.