US strikes Iran for second day: Is it a violation of war powers resolution?

According to Al Jazeera, the United States has carried out a second consecutive day of military strikes against Iran—this despite Congress recently telling the Trump administration it must seek legislative approval or end the campaign. The action raises a constitutional question: do the strikes violate the War Powers Resolution, which requires the president to notify Congress and restricts military operations conducted without formal authorization?

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