Pakistan, June 22 -- WASHINGTON - The US Congress remains sharply divided over President Donald Trump's decision to launch airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites, with lawmakers split along party lines and raising serious concerns over constitutional authority.

Republican leaders largely supported the strikes, praising the attack as a necessary move to stop Iran's nuclear ambitions. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch said Israel is a key ally and called the strike "for the good of the world," while Senate Majority Leader John Thune simply stated, "I stand with President Trump."

However, Democratic leaders strongly criticized the president for bypassing Congress. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries accused Trump of mis...