US Department of Justice: Trump's use of force against Iran is constitutional authorization, and if the conflict persists, congressional approval may be required

According to a report by CCTV cited by Jin Shi, a senior official from the US Department of Justice stated that President Trump, under the executive power granted by Article 2 of the Constitution, carried out airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. The decision has been discussed with White House legal advisors and the Department of Justice. The official stated that the President has broad military command authority in national security affairs, and Article 1 of the Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war. At present, airstrikes on three nuclear targets do not constitute an act of war that requires congressional approval, but if the conflict continues, the government may need to seek congressional authorization. The Ministry of Justice pointed out that this action referred to authoritative memoranda previously issued by the legal advisory offices of the Ministry of Justice of previous governments (both parties). The White House believes that it has received support from senior members of both houses of Congress and has a solid legal basis. Attorney General Pam Bondi is expected to testify in Congress tomorrow, reaffirming the legitimacy of the President's actions under Article 2 of the Constitution. Earlier today, it was reported by Caixin that both houses of Congress in the United States have issued resolutions to limit the president's power to initiate war.