Jasmine Crockett Slams Trump Over Iran Attack: 'Once Again Starting Illegal Wars'

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett slammed President Donald Trump over his decision to launch attacks against the Iranian regime, calling on Congress to "pass a War Powers Resolution to rein in this dangerous overreach before more damage is done."

"The self-proclaimed "President of peace" is once again starting illegal wars without Congressional authorization. This is not what the American people asked for," Crockett added in a social media publication.

"Time and time again, Trump has proven that he is not interested in — or capable of — putting "America First." Our soldiers will have to put their lives on the line to defend his reckless decisions," she added.

In another publication, Crockett called on House Speaker Mike Johnson to call lawmakers to Congress. "This is how you prove your love and respect for the constitution. This is how you show your constituents that you are truly patriots! It is time for us, collectively, as Dems and Repubs to stand up to this President," she said.

The U.S. and Israel are currently carrying out what Washington has described as "major combat operations" in Iran, seeking to destroy its military capabilities and potentially topple the theocratic regime.

Axios detailed that strikes by Israel's Air Force have targeted Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other top figures. Initial assessments believe several targets have been successfully eliminated.

In a video posted early Saturday, Trump accused Iran of conducting "mass terror" since the 1979 revolution, adding that "we're not going to put up with it any longer."

"We're going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground. We're going to annihilate their navy, we're going to ensure that the region's terrorist proxies can no longer destabilize the region or the world and attack our forces," Trump said in a passage of his speech. "We will ensure that Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon," he added.

Elsewhere in the speech, Trump encouraged the people of Iran to topple the regime once the bombing ends. "When we are finished, take over your government, it will be yours to take. This will be probably your only chance for generations."

Iran has retaliated by launching missiles to Israel, as well as U.S. bases in the region including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the attacks a violation of the UN Charter and a "clear crime against international peace and security." He said Iran will use all its "defensive and military capabilities."