Senators condemn Houthi attacks on commercial ships; The United States acknowledged that Article 2 of the Constitution allows it to carry out defensive strikes to protect its forces and assets, but questioned the rebels' authority to attack the Houthis. It primarily targets international ships rather than U.S. ships.
“There is There is currently no parliamentary approval For the United States’ aggressive military actions against the Houthis,” the senators wrote. “While the Houthis and their backer Iran are responsible for the escalation, the Constitution provides that the United States will not take military action without a positive vote of Congress unless necessary to repel a sudden attack. ing.”
That letter is signed by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Virginia), Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.), Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut), and Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah).
of Repeated attacks on Yemen also added to concerns in the House of Commons.progressive lawmakers such as Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and more conservative lawmakers such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) have questioned Biden's authority.
White House national security spokesman John Kirby defended the commander-in-chief's authority earlier this month after the first airstrike on January 11.
“was feel very secure and confident in legal authorities That's what the president used to carry out these attacks,” Kirby told reporters.
Other lawmakers also defended Biden.The decision to launch an offensive against the Houthis.
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, said the attack was constitutional. Authorized under the War Powers Act of 1973.
Iran-backed Houthis attack merchant ship in Red Sea 30 times or more Anti-government militias claim they are targeting ships based in or heading to Israel in retaliation for the war in Gaza.
The US first launched attacks against the UK and continues to strike Houthi strongholds in Yemen to weaken their ability to carry out attacks. But the Houthis did not back down. The likelihood of a protracted conflict is increasing.
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