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achieve. In Washington, the political fallout has been sharp, with prominent lawmakers like Chris Van Hollen condemning the administration’s posture as “reckless.” There is a growing sense of urgency within Congress as members fear executive decisions are outpacing essential legislative oversight. Historically, the power to authorize military action serves as a crucial check on overreach, but the fast-moving nature of this crisis threatens to bypass parliamentary debate. Currently, global diplomats are prioritizing back-channel negotiations to find a path toward de-escalation, as the world watches to see if the fragile balance of power can be maintained amidst the lack of a clearly defined exit strategy.
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