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What is the War Powers Act? Which even Nixon and Obama did not accept. Now it's Trump's turn.

US Iran War: From May 1, the US will invade Iran again, the question is because the deadline is near, when the US President Donald Trump will have to get permission from Congress to continue the war. Now the question is the same, does Trump follow the constitutional tradition, or does he run his own way? Because there is a law in the US, which has been challenging for everyone from Nixon to Obama. Let's know, what is the War Powers Act?

Why was it implemented in the year 1973?

    The law, enacted in
  • 1973, was intended to limit the president's war-related powers. At the same time, the role of the Congress had to be strengthened. If the president uses the military without congressional approval, he must get permission from Congress within 60 days.
  • In this case, if the counting starts from March 2, May 1 becomes the last date. Within this, the Trump administration will have to get the approval of Parliament. If this does not happen, then the military action should be ended in accordance with the law.
  • This law has not been obeyed by many presidents. These include Nixon, Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Obama and Trump himself. They have argued that the law interferes with the constitutional powers of the president. Especially when it comes to national security and swift military action.
  • Pakistan being dragged between Iran and the US? Provocative action on Afghanistan, why after all?   


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