U.S. Senator Roger Wicker called on Donald Trump to restart attacks on Iran, citing distrust of future Iranian leadership and the need for regional stability.
Senator Calls for Renewed Iran Attacks
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, stated that radical successors to Iran’s Supreme Leader, killed early in the conflict, cannot be trusted to uphold any agreements.
Wicker directly appealed to Trump, advocating for the completion of the destruction of Iran’s conventional military capabilities and the elimination of its nuclear program remnants, posting his statement on X.
Congressional Authorization Deadline Looms
The senator believes this is the only way to ensure long-term stability in the region.
Wicker’s statement came ahead of a planned trip to Pakistan by Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for another round of U.S.-Iran peace talks.
Growing Republican Pessimism Over Peace Talks
The Hill reported that Wicker’s post signals increasing pessimism among Senate Republicans regarding the likelihood of a peace agreement that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz without further U.S. military action.
War Powers Resolution and Trump’s Deadline
Donald Trump has until May 1st to obtain Congressional approval to wage war against Iran, marking the end of a 60-day period for action without authorization.
According to University of Warsaw Americanist Professor Bohdan Szklarski, Trump is unlikely to feel pressured by this deadline and will likely ignore it.
Presidential Authority and Potential Extensions
The War Powers Resolution of 1973 limits the President’s ability to conduct war without Congressional consent, requiring notification of Parliament within 48 hours of initiating hostilities.
If Congress does not approve the use of force or declare war within 60 days, the President must immediately cease military operations and withdraw forces.
Trump may utilize his right to extend this period by another 30 days, until May 31st, requiring a written justification for safe troop withdrawal, though this does not authorize continued offensive actions.
“No One Will Sue the President”
Szklarski stated that Trump is not constrained by laws, traditions, or customs, viewing himself as a creator of reality rather than bound by existing rules.
He added that no one would sue the President for violating the War Powers Resolution, with history being the only potential judge, or impeachment—though that requires a specific power balance in Congress, currently favoring Republicans.
Congressional Debate Delayed
Time magazine reported that no public debate on the Middle East conflict has been held in Congress since its beginning.
Politicians from both parties admitted to a lack of reliable information regarding the war’s progress, despite its political and economic consequences.
A planned hearing by the House Armed Services Committee, featuring high-ranking military commanders, has been postponed until the end of May, delaying access to information about the operation’s goals and costs.
Trump Dismisses Pressure to End War
Trump told reporters at the White House that he would not be pressured by a deadline to end the war, referencing lengthy U.S. involvement in Vietnam, Iraq, and World War II.
He stated he has been engaged in the conflict with Iran for six weeks and previously announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran.