The National Iranian American Council filed a lawsuit in Washington, DC, on Thursday seeking judicial intervention to halt military operations against Iran. The advocacy organization contends that the ongoing conflict, which has persisted for more than six months, operates without proper constitutional authorization and causes harm to its members, including U.S. citizens and military veterans, as well as their relatives within Iran.
According to the complaint, members of the organization have experienced direct losses during the conflict. Relatives of some plaintiffs were reportedly killed or wounded in air strikes, including incidents occurring at residences or during ordinary activities. The lawsuit documents additional hardships faced by plaintiffs and their families, including economic strain resulting from expanded sanctions regimes, restricted access to healthcare services, and limitations on travel capabilities.
The filing asserts that thousands of civilians, including hundreds of children, have been killed by U.S. military actions during the war, with additional civilian populations facing ongoing risk. The plaintiffs argue they face imminent danger to their persons and property, which they attribute to what they characterize as an unconstitutional military campaign conducted without proper legislative oversight. A United Nations fact-finding mission stated in September that the U.S. likely committed war crimes in Iran, including air strikes that allegedly resulted in hundreds of civilian deaths.
NIAC President Jamal Abdi stated in a Thursday statement that the lawsuit addresses a fundamental constitutional question regarding presidential authority to maintain indefinite military conflicts without congressional approval. Earlier in the week, Trump indicated at the United Nations General Assembly that he was evaluating whether to “annihilate” Iran contingent on Tehran’s willingness to resume negotiations and reach an agreement to conclude the war.
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