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Will Congress ever assert itself on Iran?
A debate is under way over whether the US Congress will reclaim its role in shaping policy toward Iran. Lawmakers have largely ceded authority on sanctions, military action and diplomacy to the presidency, despite their constitutional powers over war and trade. Observers are asking whether mounting tensions with Tehran will finally push legislators to act or whether inaction will continue.
Why now: Renewed tensions with Iran have put a spotlight on Congress's long-standing reluctance to assert its constitutional authority over US Iran policy.
Evidence
- Will Congress ever assert itself on Iran? · The Economist
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