Peters condemns Trump’s threat to wipe out Iran
Scott PetersU.S. Representative for California at the statement date.
Peters condemns Trump’s threat to wipe out Iran and calls for Congress to reassert its war powers.
“This crossed a serious line.”
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Do they support the war in Iran?
An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 congressional candidates stand on continued U.S. military operations against Iran, based on their votes, campaign statements, and public remarks.
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He responds to Trump’s threat that a whole civilization would die if no agreement ended the Iran conflict. He describes the threatened action as unconstitutional and a war crime and calls for an immediate congressional vote.
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He responds to Trump’s threat that a whole civilization would die if no agreement ended the Iran conflict.
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He describes the threatened action as unconstitutional and a war crime and calls for an immediate congressional vote.
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Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Peters condemns Trump’s threat to wipe out Iran and calls for Congress to reassert its war powers.
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The Dispute Index. "Peters condemns Trump’s threat to wipe out Iran". First published: 2026-09-30. Last updated: 2026-09-30. https://disputeindex.com/events/3792-peters-condemns-trump-s-threat-to-wipe-out