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Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, US Democratic lawmakers are mounting fierce criticism against the government's military actions in Iran, raising constitutional alarms over war powers.

Democratic leaders in the US Congress have strongly condemned the recent US-Israeli military strikes on Iran, accusing the administration of bypassing congressional authority and risking a prolonged, unwinnable war.
The political backlash highlights a deeply polarized Washington. At stake is not just foreign policy, but the constitutional balance of power regarding who has the authority to plunge the United States into a massive international conflict with profound global economic ramifications.
The audacity of the dawn strikes, which resulted in the death of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several top security chiefs, has sparked outrage among Democrats. Lawmakers argue that launching such a massive offensive without prior congressional approval violates the War Powers Act.
Critics warn that the lack of a coherent diplomatic strategy could suck the United States into another protracted conflict in the region. With Iran vowing an "unforgettable lesson" and launching counter-attacks that have already claimed the lives of at least three US service members, the political pressure is mounting. Polls suggest only a quarter of Americans support the attacks.
For policymakers in Nairobi, the political instability in Washington is a cause for concern. A distracted and polarized US administration may scale back its commitments to African development and security partnerships. Furthermore, the resulting volatility in global markets directly impacts the Kenyan Shilling and local inflation rates.
"We are walking blindly into a devastating regional war without a constitutional mandate or a plan for peace," a leading Democratic senator cautioned.
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