US launches Iran attack without Congress approval, sparking global backlash
US President Donald Trump confirmed Saturday the launch of major combat operations against Iran, bypassing Congress approval despite 49% of Americans opposing military action. Polls from YouGov and AP-NORC show 76% of Democrats oppose the strike compared to 57% of Republicans supporting it. The attack follows Israeli strikes and targets Iranian infrastructure, resulting in at least 40 female students killed in an Iranian school. Trump claims the action counters an "imminent threat" but critics note he violated the War Powers Resolution. Gulf states Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and UAE face retaliatory strikes, closing airspace and grounding flights. Analysts warn this escalates Middle East instability.