Jeff Merkley on the Iran war
Jeff MerkleyU.S. Senator for Oregon at the statement date.
Merkley condemns the strikes as wrong and unauthorized and demands congressional control of war powers.
“Donald Trump is not a king. These strikes are wrong and unauthorized.”
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Do they support the war in Iran?
An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 congressional candidates stand on continued U.S. military operations against Iran, based on their votes, campaign statements, and public remarks.
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He cites Congress’s constitutional authority and the costs of previous wars. He says Iran’s abuses do not justify unilateral presidential war and calls for a Senate vote.
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He cites Congress’s constitutional authority and the costs of previous wars.
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He says Iran’s abuses do not justify unilateral presidential war and calls for a Senate vote.
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Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Merkley condemns the strikes as wrong and unauthorized and demands congressional control of war powers.
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The Dispute Index. "Jeff Merkley on the Iran war". First published: 2026-10-01. Last updated: 2026-10-01. https://disputeindex.com/events/4218-merkley-condemns-the-strikes-as-wrong-and-unauthorized