U.S. lawmakers from both Republican and Democratic parties have raised serious constitutional concerns over former President Donald Trump’s recent decision to authorize military strikes on Iran. Republican Congressman Warren Davidson remarked, “While President Trump’s decision may be justifiable, it is difficult to deem it constitutional.” His fellow Republican, Congressman Thomas Massie, echoed this sentiment, saying, “It is not constitutional.” On the Democratic side, Senator Bernie Sanders denounced Trump’s actions as “grossly unconstitutional,” while Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stated, “Bombing Iran without congressional approval is clearly an impeachable offense.”

Former U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying, “We have acted as a coalition, perhaps more effectively than ever before.”

He applauded the Israeli military for its role in countering what he described as “a terrible threat” and expressed pride in the unity between the U.S. and Israel during the recent developments.

U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the airstrikes on Iran had eliminated threats against Israel, justifying the military action by labeling Iran as the "epicenter of Middle Eastern terrorism".

“They chant ‘Death to America’—many have died because of this hatred,” he said.
Trump added that while no further attacks are planned for now,
“If Iran does not return to the negotiation table or halt its nuclear program, future strikes will be even more powerful and easier.”
However, Al Jazeera's Kimberly Halkett criticized Trump’s rationale as insufficient, suggesting the move may have reduced threats to Israel but escalated anxiety among Americans.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep concern over the U.S. military action against Iran, warning that it could fuel an already volatile region.

“This is a direct threat to international peace and security,”
Guterres said in a statement.
He warned that the conflict risks spiraling out of control, with catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region, and the world. Guterres called on all member states to de-escalate and uphold international law, urging that diplomacy remains the only viable path forward.

Speaking on Saturday night, former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum:

“Either peace will come, or Iran will face a tragedy far worse than what we’ve seen in the past eight days.”
He described the most recent airstrikes as “the hardest and possibly most devastating yet”, and warned that “many more targets remain.” Trump added that if diplomacy fails, further strikes will be carried out with “precision, speed, and efficiency.”

Former U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed via Truth Social that American forces had successfully struck three Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.

“All our aircraft are now out of Iranian airspace,” Trump wrote.
Reuters reported that B-2 stealth bombers were involved in the strikes, which mark a significant escalation in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, now drawing in direct U.S. involvement.

A joint assessment by the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War and Critical Threats Project reveals that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has moved key nuclear materials to undisclosed, secure locations to protect them from potential Israeli strikes. Analysts suggest this could be a strategic move to apply diplomatic pressure and steer Western powers toward negotiations instead of war. Iran continues to maintain that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating, “Netanyahu has been pushing for war with Iran for years because he sees it as a way to stay in power for life. He’s been in office for most of the past 20 years.” Clinton urged President Trump to help de-escalate the conflict and end civilian casualties. Emphasizing a peaceful resolution, he said, “We will support and protect our allies, but entering covert or unofficial wars that primarily harm innocent civilians is not a solution.”

In a recent speech, former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed, “I should have won the Nobel Peace Prize four or five times, but I’m not being given the award because I’m not a liberal.” Trump highlighted his role in reducing tensions in regions like Rwanda, Congo, Kosovo, and between India and Pakistan. Pakistan has officially nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his mediation efforts during the India-Pakistan conflict.

Tulsi Gabbard, head of U.S. National Intelligence, wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that American intelligence has evidence suggesting Iran has reached a stage in its nuclear program where it could produce a nuclear weapon in a matter of weeks or months if it chose to. “President Trump has made it clear this cannot be allowed to happen, and I fully agree,” she added. This contrasts with her earlier statement in March, where she claimed U.S. intelligence believed Iran was not pursuing nuclear weapons. Former President Trump responded to the contradiction by stating, "Mrs. Gabbard is misrepresenting Iran’s intentions."

US President Donald Trump stated on Friday that there is no reason for Israel to halt its strikes on Iran, adding, “Israel is winning decisively. I want to give them a timeframe—two weeks at most. I want to see if Iran regains its senses.” Earlier, on Thursday, Trump said he would assess the situation for two weeks before deciding on further military action against Iran.

European diplomats have urged the United States to intervene and stop Israeli airstrikes in Iran, appealing for reduced violence and dialogue. When asked if he would pressure Israel to heed these calls, U.S. President Donald Trump replied, “Israel is winning right now and doing very well. It’s hard to tell the winning side what to do in this situation.” His response indicates reluctance to intervene against ongoing Israeli attacks in Iran, implying no immediate U.S. interference is forthcoming.

Dorothy Shea, the US Deputy Ambassador to the UN, mistakenly said, “The Israeli government has also spread chaos, terrorism, and suffering,” before quickly correcting herself to say, “Iran’s government has also spread chaos, terrorism, and suffering.” Shea emphasized that Iran was ideologically and materially behind Hamas’ deadly attack on Israel in October 2023. She also highlighted that Iran had launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel in two separate assaults last year.

Yasmin Ansari, the youngest female member of the U.S. Congress and a Democrat of Iranian descent, has expressed grave concern over how former President Donald Trump is handling the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.

“I am extremely worried about the way President Trump is managing the Israel-Iran crisis,” Ansari stated. “We have a president who changes his stance every day. No one trusts his words.”

Referring to the U.S. involvement in the Iraq War, she emphasized that America has no positive or “successful” history in the region and warned against further intervention. Ansari also clarified that not all Iranians support the ruling regime. “Millions of Iranians oppose the Islamic Republic. They should not be the ones paying the price in bombings,” she said.

The congresswoman urged Trump to prioritize a diplomatic resolution to avoid unnecessary loss of American lives.

Following a joint meeting, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have reaffirmed their unified stance that Iran must never be allowed to develop or obtain nuclear weapons. Lammy described the Middle East situation as increasingly dangerous and emphasized that there is a diplomatic window within the next two weeks to find a lasting solution.