Kaine, Warner Criticize US Strikes on Iran
- On June 21, 2025, the U.S. launched airstrikes destroying three Iranian nuclear sites in response to escalating Israel-Iran conflict.
- The attack followed over a week of Israeli strikes on Iran and occurred without congressional approval, raising legal and strategic concerns among lawmakers.
- Critics highlighted the lack of imminent threat evidence to justify the strike, warned of possible escalations, and called for clearer strategy and congressional oversight.
- President Trump stated the nuclear sites were ‘‘completely and totally obliterated’’ and warned Iran to make peace, while Israeli leaders praised the operation's impact.
- The strike intensified debates over executive war powers and risks dragging the U.S. into prolonged Middle East conflict amid calls for renewed diplomacy and caution.
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Warnock statement on President Trump’s decision to bomb Iran without Congressional approval - Americus Times-Recorder
Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released the following statement on President Trump’s decision to enter another Middle East conflict and bomb Iran without seeking congressional approval: “The ordering of our service members into battle is the gravest of responsibilities for an American president and should never be undertaken lightly. President Trump, who has said he ‘might or might not’ bomb Iran and has indicated this week …
Delegation criticizes Trump's decision to strike Iran without congressional approval
Members of the congressional delegation for Frederick County criticized President Donald Trump over the weekend for his decision to strike Iranian nuclear facilities without first seeking Congress' approval.
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