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TimesLIVE
7 days ago
- Politics
- TimesLIVE
Congress members split over US attack on Iran
Republican and Democratic members of the US Congress delivered swift reactions to US bombings of Iranian nuclear facilities early on Sunday. The following are statements from key legislators: Senate armed services committee chair Roger Wicker, a Mississippi Republican, applauded the operation but cautioned that the US now faced 'very serious choices ahead'. Senate foreign relations committee chair Jim Risch, Republican of Idaho, said, 'This war is Israel's war, not our war, but Israel is one of our strongest allies and is disarming Iran for the good of the world.' Risch added, 'This is not the start of a forever war. There will not be American boots on the ground in Iran.' 'This is not constitutional,' conservative Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky said on social media. He was referring to the power of Congress to declare war on foreign countries. US House of Representatives speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican of Louisiana, said, 'The president gave Iran's leader every opportunity to make a deal, but Iran refused to commit to a nuclear disarmament agreement. 'The president's decisive action prevents the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, which chants 'Death to America,' from obtaining the most lethal weapon on the planet.' Senate majority leader John Thune, a South Dakota Republican, said, 'I stand with President Trump.' Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, a daughter of Palestinian immigrants: 'President Trump sending US troops to bomb Iran without the consent of Congress is a blatant violation of our constitution. The American people do not want another forever war. We have seen where decades of endless war in the Middle East gets us — all based on the lie of 'weapons of mass destruction.'' Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia said the US public 'is overwhelmingly opposed to the US waging war on Iran' and said Trump displayed 'horrible judgment'. Max Rose, a former Democratic member of Congress who now is a senior adviser to the progressive veterans' group 'VoteVets', said, 'Trump's decision to launch direct strikes against Iran without congressional authorisation is illegal.' Rose added, 'This conflict is his and the Republicans who have abrogated all their responsibilities.'
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Business Standard
7 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Trump wins immediate praise from Republicans after announcing Iran strikes
Senate Armed Services Committee chairman, Roger Wicker of Mississippi, said Trump has made a deliberate and correct decision to eliminate the existential threat posed by the Iranian regime AP Washington Congressional Republicans and at least one Democrat immediately praised President Donald Trump after he said Saturday evening that the US military bombed three sites in Iran. Well done, President Trump, Sen Lindsey Graham of South Carolina posted on X. Texas Sen John Cornyn called it a courageous and correct decision. Alabama Sen Katie Britt called the bombings strong and surgical. Oklahoma Sen Markwayne Mullin posted: America first, always. The Senate Armed Services Committee chairman, Roger Wicker of Mississippi, said Trump has made a deliberate and correct decision to eliminate the existential threat posed by the Iranian regime. Wicker posted on X that we now have very serious choices ahead to provide security for our citizens and our allies. The quick endorsements of stepped up US involvement in Iran came after Trump had publicly mulled the strikes for days and many congressional Republicans had cautiously said they thought he would make the right decision. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Saturday evening that as we take action tonight to ensure a nuclear weapon remains out of reach for Iran, I stand with President Trump and pray for the American troops and personnel in harm's way. Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson were briefed ahead of the strikes on Saturday, according to people familiar with the situation and granted anonymity to discuss it. Johnson said in a statement that the military operations should serve as a clear reminder to our adversaries and allies that President Trump means what he says. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford said he had also been in touch with the White House and I am grateful to the US service members who carried out these precise and successful strikes." Breaking from many of his Democratic colleagues, Sen John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, an outspoken supporter of Israel, also praised the attacks on Iran. As I've long maintained, this was the correct move by @POTUS, he posted. Iran is the world's leading sponsor of terrorism and cannot have nuclear capabilities. Both parties have seen splits in recent days over the prospect of striking Iran. Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican and a longtime opponent of US involvement in foreign wars, posted on X after Trump announced the attacks that This is not Constitutional. Many Democrats have maintained that Congress should have a say. The Senate was scheduled to vote as soon as this week on a resolution by Virginia Sen Tim Kaine requiring congressional approval before the US declared war on Iran or took specific military action. Connecticut Rep Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House intelligence panel, posted on X after Trump's announcement: According to the Constitution we are both sworn to defend, my attention to this matter comes BEFORE bombs fall. Full stop.
New Straits Times
22-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Congress members split over US attack on Iran
WASHINGTON: Republican and Democratic members of the US Congress delivered swift reactions to US bombings of Iranian nuclear facilities early on Sunday. The following are statements from key lawmakers: Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, a Mississippi Republican, applauded the operation but cautioned that the United States now faced "very serious choices ahead." Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch, Republican of Idaho, said, "This war is Israel's war, not our war, but Israel is one of our strongest allies and is disarming Iran for the good of the world." Risch added, "This is not the start of a forever war. There will not be American boots on the ground in Iran." "This is not constitutional," conservative Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky said on social media. He was referring to the power of Congress to declare war on foreign countries. US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican of Louisiana, said, "The president gave Iran's leader every opportunity to make a deal, but Iran refused to commit to a nuclear disarmament agreement." "The president's decisive action prevents the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, which chants 'Death to America,' from obtaining the most lethal weapon on the planet." Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a South Dakota Republican, said, "I stand with President Trump." Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, a daughter of Palestinian immigrants: "President Trump sending US troops to bomb Iran without the consent of Congress is a blatant violation of our Constitution. The American people do not want another forever war. We have seen where decades of endless war in the Middle East gets us - all based on the lie of 'weapons of mass destruction.'" Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia said the US public "is overwhelmingly opposed to waging war on Iran" and said Trump displayed "horrible judgment." Max Rose, a former Democratic member of Congress who now is a senior adviser to the progressive veterans' group "VoteVets," said, "Trump's decision to launch direct strikes against Iran without congressional authorisation is illegal." Rose added, "This conflict is his and the Republicans who have abrogated all their responsibilities." - Reuters
RNZ News
22-06-2025
- Politics
- RNZ News
Congress members split over US attack on Iran
US President Donald Trump speaks during an address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on 4 March, 2025. Photo: AFP / SAUL LOEB By Richard Cowan , Reuters Republican and Democratic members of the US Congress delivered swift reactions to US bombings of Iranian nuclear facilities early on Sunday (local time). The following are statements from key lawmakers: Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, a Mississippi Republican, applauded the operation but cautioned that the United States now faced "very serious choices ahead." Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch, Republican of Idaho, said, "This war is Israel's war, not our war, but Israel is one of our strongest allies and is disarming Iran for the good of the world." Risch added, "This is not the start of a forever war. There will not be American boots on the ground in Iran." "This is not constitutional," conservative Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky said on social media. He was referring to the power of Congress to declare war on foreign countries. US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican of Louisiana, said, "The president gave Iran's leader every opportunity to make a deal, but Iran refused to commit to a nuclear disarmament agreement." "The president's decisive action prevents the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, which chants 'Death to America,' from obtaining the most lethal weapon on the planet." Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a South Dakota Republican, said, "I stand with President Trump." Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, a daughter of Palestinian immigrants: "President Trump sending US troops to bomb Iran without the consent of Congress is a blatant violation of our Constitution. The American people do not want another forever war. We have seen where decades of endless war in the Middle East gets us - all based on the lie of 'weapons of mass destruction'." Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia said the US public "is overwhelmingly opposed to the U.S. waging war on Iran" and said Trump displayed "horrible judgement." Max Rose, a former Democratic member of Congress who now is a senior adviser to the progressive veterans' group "VoteVets," said, "Trump's decision to launch direct strikes against Iran without congressional authorization is illegal." Rose added, "This conflict is his and the Republicans who have abrogated all their responsibilities." - Reuters
Japan Today
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Japan Today
Trump wins immediate praise from Republicans in Congress after announcing strikes on Iran
Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) By MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO Congressional Republicans — and at least one Democrat — immediately praised President Donald Trump after he said Saturday evening that the U.S. military bombed three sites in Iran. 'Well done, President Trump,' Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina posted on X. Texas Sen. John Cornyn called it a 'courageous and correct decision.' Alabama Sen. Katie Britt called the bombings 'strong and surgical.' Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin posted: 'America first, always.' The Senate Armed Services Committee chairman, Roger Wicker of Mississippi, said Trump 'has made a deliberate — and correct — decision to eliminate the existential threat posed by the Iranian regime.' Wicker posted on X that 'we now have very serious choices ahead to provide security for our citizens and our allies.' The quick endorsements of stepped up U.S. involvement in Iran came after Trump had publicly mulled the strikes for days and many congressional Republicans had cautiously said they thought he would make the right decision. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Saturday evening that 'as we take action tonight to ensure a nuclear weapon remains out of reach for Iran, I stand with President Trump and pray for the American troops and personnel in harm's way.' Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., were briefed ahead of the strikes on Saturday, according to people familiar with the situation and granted anonymity to discuss it. Johnson said in a statement that the military operations 'should serve as a clear reminder to our adversaries and allies that President Trump means what he says.' House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford, R-Ark., said he had also been in touch with the White House and 'I am grateful to the U.S. servicemembers who carried out these precise and successful strikes." Breaking from many of his Democratic colleagues, Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, an outspoken supporter of Israel, also praised the attacks on Iran. 'As I've long maintained, this was the correct move by @POTUS,' he posted. 'Iran is the world's leading sponsor of terrorism and cannot have nuclear capabilities.' Both parties have seen splits in recent days over the prospect of striking Iran. Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican and a longtime opponent of U.S. involvement in foreign wars, posted on X after Trump announced the attacks that 'This is not Constitutional.' Many Democrats have maintained that Congress should have a say. The Senate was scheduled to vote as soon as this week on a resolution by Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine requiring congressional approval before the U.S. declared war on Iran or took specific military action. Connecticut Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House intelligence panel, posted on X after Trump's announcement: 'According to the Constitution we are both sworn to defend, my attention to this matter comes BEFORE bombs fall. Full stop.' © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
