This week on To You & Yours, we break down the escalating conflict with Iran and the decades of tension that led to this moment. We examine America’s long and often violent history with Iran, the regime’s authoritarian laws, and why many view Iran as a continuing threat to the United States.
We also dive into the debate over presidential war powers, looking at how multiple presidents have ordered military strikes without congressional approval, and the authority presidents have to carry out military action for roughly 90 days.
Finally, we discuss the political hypocrisy surrounding these debates, including the muted criticism when previous administrations launched strikes across the Middle East, and revisit the controversy over the Obama administration sending billions of dollars to Iran during nuclear negotiations.