Opinions are split among New York Congressmembers on the air strikes on Iran ordered by President Trump, along with Israeli forces.
Congressmember John Mannion called it a "shocking, willful disregard for the constitution," and added there's no "clear case of imminent threat to the United States."
While agreeing with part of the objectives of keeping Iran from having nuclear weapons, he had further concern that the attacks could risk dragging the US into a wider, prolonged conflict.
His colleague, Congressmember Claudia Tenney, indicated support, "as the Department of War brilliantly executes Operation Epic Fury against the despotic Islamist Iranian regime."
She focused on the Iranian people, many of whom have been protesting the hold on power of the country's leaders, which she called "brutal mullahs" after deadly crackdowns on the protestors. Tenney said the attack can help "the people of Iran have a future of peace and prosperity, instead of tyranny and terrorism.”
Meanwhile, Senator Chuck Schumer criticized President Trump for not making a case for the attack to the American people and Congress. He also agreed that Iran's nuclear ambitions and oppression need to be confronted.
But Schumer shares concerns about the possibility of starting a broader conflict, which is not int eh best interests of the American people.
"When I talked to Secretary (Marco) Rubio, I implored him to be straight with Congress and the American people about the objectives of these strikes and what comes next. Iran must never be allowed to attain a nuclear weapon, but the American people do not want another endless and costly war in the Middle East when there are so many problems at home." said Schumer.
