Here’s how US lawmakers are responding to Israeli strikes against Iran:
Senate Majority Leader John Tune “The US Senate is ready to work with President Trump and his Israeli allies to restore peace in the region,” he warned that Iran “should strongly consider the outcomes before considering actions against Americans in the region.”
House Speaker Mike JohnsonLouisiana Republican said, “Israel is right – and has the right to protect itself!”
House Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries An interview with MSNBC stated, “I certainly believe that Iran should never be allowed to become a nuclear power. They are enemies of not only Israel, but the United States and the free world.”
Oregon Senator Jeff MarkleyDemocrats, He told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins that it does not support Israel’s strike against Iran, claiming that if Iran’s nuclear program was not known in 2018 from the Iran nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Action Plan, its nuclear program is still under “severe restrictions.”
Idahosen. Jim Lischa Republican who chaired the Senate’s Armed Services Committee, expressed support for Israel and warned Iran to attack the United States.
Rhode Island Senator Jack Reeda ranking Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee who called Israel’s attacks on Iran “a reckless escalation.”
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworthveterans of the Iraq War, who are on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said they are closely monitoring the “development of the conflict.”
Arkansas Senator Tom CottonA Republican who chairs the Senate Intelligence Email Committee touted support for Israel, saying that Iran is “in a hurry to build not only nuclear weapons, but missiles that could strike the United States.”
Connecticut Senator Chris MurphyDemocrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee blamed President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for an escalating crisis with Iran.
Washington Rep. Adam Smitha top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee warned against the spread of violence in the Middle East following Israel’s attack on Iran.