Trump's Covert Conflict: Experts Cry Foul Over Illegal Iran War

The Trump administration has been waging an illegal war on Iran, according to numerous legal experts and bipartisan lawmakers. This conflict, which the administration has launched without congressional approval or a legal premise, defies both the US Constitution and international laws governing armed conflicts.

The Senate is set to vote on Wednesday on whether to halt Donald Trump's ongoing military offensive against Iran, which he initiated on February 28th. Hundreds of people, including six US personnel, have been killed in a conflict that has now expanded to Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Israel, and the Persian Gulf.

Legal scholars argue that the Trump administration's actions lack any legitimate legal basis. "The administration is offering shifting explanations as it acts without congressional approval or a clear legal premise," said one expert. "This is an illegal war that violates both US and international laws."

Bipartisan lawmakers have also condemned the administration's conduct. "The president does not have the authority to take the country to war against Iran without congressional approval," said a senator from the opposition party. "This is a clear violation of the Constitution."

The conflict has already had devastating consequences, with hundreds of casualties and a rapidly escalating regional crisis. Experts warn that the illegal war could spiral out of control, with potentially catastrophic consequences for the US and its allies.

As the Senate prepares to vote on the matter, the Trump administration faces growing pressure to justify its actions and bring an end to the unlawful conflict. The outcome of this vote and the administration's response will have far-reaching implications for the future of US foreign policy and the rule of law.