Paul says America is worse off after the Iran war
Rand PaulU.S. Senator for Kentucky at the statement date.
Paul opposes the war and calls it unsuccessful, citing militarization of Hormuz, household costs and deficits.
“I think the Iran war has not been a success. I’ve been opposed to the Iran war from the beginning.”
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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 spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill Wednesday, before the article’s Thursday publication. He acknowledges possible military leverage but says it has not yielded a negotiating advantage and predicts electoral backlash.
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He spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill Wednesday, before the article’s Thursday publication.
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He acknowledges possible military leverage but says it has not yielded a negotiating advantage and predicts electoral backlash.
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Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Paul opposes the war and calls it unsuccessful, citing militarization of Hormuz, household costs and deficits.
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