Rep. Josh Gottheimer called for immediate congressional briefing on the U.S.-Israel military operation against Iran
Gottheimer expressed hope that maximum pressure on Iran would result in change
As a member of the House Intelligence Committee, Gottheimer emphasized congressional oversight
The operation represents a significant escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a New Jersey Democrat and member of the House Intelligence Committee, called on President Trump to immediately brief Congress about the U.S.-Israel military operation against Iran in Washington D.C. in 2026, expressing hope that the maximum pressure applied to the Iranian regime would result in significant change. As a member of the House Intelligence Committee, Gottheimer emphasized the importance of congressional oversight in military operations of such significance during his interview with CBS News' Major Garrett. His statement reflects a delicate balance between supporting the administration's hardline approach toward Iran while maintaining proper constitutional procedures regarding congressional authority over military actions. The U.S.-Israel coordinated strike against Iran represents a significant escalation in tensions between Western powers and the Iranian regime, coming amid ongoing concerns about Iran's nuclear program and its support for regional proxy forces that have long been points of contention in U.S. foreign policy.
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Congressional oversight, U.S.-Iran relations, Military operations
The United States House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), also known as the House Intelligence Committee, is a committee of the United States House of Representatives, currently chaired by Rick Crawford. It is the primary committee in the U.S. House of Representatives charged with ...
# Iran
**Iran**, officially the **Islamic Republic of Iran** and historically known as **Persia**, is a sovereign country situated in West Asia. It is a major regional power, ranking as the 17th-largest country in the world by both land area and population. Combining a rich historical legacy with a...
Joshua S. Gottheimer ( GOT-hy-mər; born March 8, 1975) is an American politician, attorney, writer, and public policy adviser serving as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 5th congressional district since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, his district stretches along the northern border ...
