Multiple US Democratic lawmakers have criticized the administration for launching large-scale military strikes against Iran without seeking Congress's war power authorization, citing serious legal and constitutional concerns.

• Senator Mark Warner highlighted that the decision to take the nation to war rests with Congress.
• Senator Tim Kaine called the strikes a "colossal mistake" and urged colleagues to vote on authorizing or limiting the actions.
• House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries stated the administration failed to seek Congressional authorization prior to striking Iran, except in "exigent circumstances."