Of Course It’s a War
The article discusses the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, which has been characterized as a war for at least 89 days. It highlights the legal implications of President Trump's military actions, which are viewed as unconstitutional without Congressional approval. The piece emphasizes the significant military engagement and casualties on both sides, framing the situation as a clear state of war.
- ▪The United States has deployed 50,000 service members to the region and launched 10,000 sorties against Iranian targets.
- ▪The U.S. operation has resulted in the destruction of over 150 Iranian warships and significant casualties among Iranian forces.
- ▪Iran has retaliated with missile and drone attacks, causing damage to U.S. military infrastructure and casualties among U.S. service members.
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| Original publisher | Foreign Policy |
| Canonical URL | https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/05/29/trump-constitution-iran-war-congress-blockade-ceasefire/ |
| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 14:10:36 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-29T14:15:00.675Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-29T14:15:00.675Z |
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| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
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Argument An expert’s point of view on a current event. Of Course It’s a War Trump’s legal evasion regarding Iran reveals the rotten state of constitutional war powers. By Benjamin Farley, a nonresident visiting fellow at the University of Minnesota’s Human Rights Center. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine speaks as he displays a map showing the U.S. Navy’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine speaks as he displays a map showing the U.S. Navy’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, on April 16. Alex Wong/Getty Images Get audio access with any FP subscription.
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