Authorizing foreign wars is the job of U.S. lawmakers, but recent presidents have stretched their own powers to engage in global conflicts.

The president told reporters at the White House Wednesday that Iranian officials are eager to negotiate but it may be too late.

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations has issued an urgent request to the Security Council calling on the international community, including top powers, to put an end to Israel's ongoing strikes against the Islamic Republic and prevent the United States from joining the conflict.