Pakistan, June 23 -- In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, several lawmakers from both parties are calling on Congress to rein in the president's military actions and prevent further escalation in the Middle East.

Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia announced plans to push for a Senate vote this week on legislation requiring Trump to end hostilities with Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes war. Similarly, Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Democratic Representative Ro Khanna of California seek a House vote on comparable measures aimed at restoring congressional oversight over military action.

Kaine criticized the administration's decision as a "war of ...