House to consider authorizing military force against Iran

House lawmakers will consider authorizing the use of military force against Iran, even though President Obama has not yet requested it, in order to avoid a repeat of the apparent fumbling that characterized the chief executive’s push for military force against Syria.

“We must handle the nuclear threat in Iran with a more focused and proactive policy than we used in responding to the chemical threat in Syria,” said Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., who plans to introduce the resolution next week.