One of President Donald Trump's longtime Republican critics, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., joined Gang of Eight Democrats in opposition to Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets.

Trump has not sought congressional approval for an attack on Iran, Massie wrote on X, regarding acts of war unauthorized by Congress.

What the Right Is Saying

Rep. Massie argued that the Constitution requires a vote on war with Iran and said he would work with Rep. Ro Khanna to force a Congressional vote.

A U.S. official told Fox News Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin that the military is targeting military targets and ballistic missile sites that pose an imminent threat.

What the Left Is Saying

Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, stated that everything he heard from the administration confirms this is a war of choice with no strategic endgame.

Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, noted that acknowledging Iran's threats does not relieve any president of the responsibility to act within the law and with Congress.

What the Numbers Show

Article I of the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war, though a U.S. official stated the armada is targeting sites posing an imminent threat.

The Bottom Line

When Congress reconvenes, Massie plans to work with Rep. Khanna to force a vote, while the House is scheduled to vote on a war powers resolution next week.