The New York Times reported on the 13th that President Trump formally notified
congressional leaders in a letter dated the 10th, saying U.S. forces carried out
"defensive strikes" on targets in Iran on the 7th. The notice intensifies a
dispute between Congress and the White House: lawmakers have voted to require
the president to end military action or obtain congressional authorization. The
Senate on June 23 approved a resolution limiting presidential war
powers—demanding an end to U.S. military action against Iran and requiring
future congressional approval; the House had already passed the measure. The
White House says Trump, as commander-in-chief, acted within his constitutional
authority.
