In a dramatic escalation of political tensions in Washington amid the ongoing Iran conflict, US Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari has announced plans to introduce Articles of Impeachment against War Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of violating the Constitution and international law.The move comes as President Donald Trump faces mounting criticism over his rhetoric and conduct of the war, with opponents alleging that the administration is pushing the United States deeper into a prolonged and potentially destabilising conflict with Iran.In a strongly worded statement, Ansari accused the administration of threatening actions that could amount to war crimes and breaching both US law and the Geneva Conventions.“Donald Trump’s deranged statements are further entrenching our country and our world in another devastating, never-ending war,” she said, warning that continued escalation could have severe consequences for global stability.Ansari, who is of Iranian origin, said her decision was shaped both by personal history and constitutional duty. “As the daughter of Iranian immigrants… and as an American Congresswoman who swore an oath to the Constitution, I know that this cannot go on,” she said.She also invoked the 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution, suggesting that the Cabinet should consider its use amid concerns over the President’s actions.”Trump is escalating a devastating, illegal war, threatening massive war crimes and targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran. In the last 48 hours alone, the rhetoric has crossed every line. Pete Hegseth is complicit,” Ansari posted on X.Announcing her intent to move impeachment proceedings, Ansari alleged that Hegseth had “repeatedly violated his oath of office” and endangered US servicemembers through what she described as reckless military actions.She further claimed that actions attributed to the War Secretary included targeting civilian infrastructure and strikes on non-military sites, including a girls’ school in Minab, which she said constituted grounds for impeachment and removal.“Only Congress has the power to declare war, not a rogue president or his lackeys,” she said, calling on lawmakers across party lines to intervene.The development signals deepening divisions within the US political establishment over the Iran war, even as the conflict continues to raise concerns internationally over civilian casualties and the risk of a wider regional escalation.