Kennedy condemns the Iran war as a war of choice without an imminent-threat justification or a clear mission.
Timothy M. KennedyU.S. Representative for New York at the statement date.
Kennedy condemns the Iran war as a war of choice without an imminent-threat justification or a clear mission.
“No evidence has been presented that Iran posed an imminent threat to our homeland or our interests abroad.”
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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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After an administration briefing, he says its explanations did not justify the war. He cites American deaths and demands congressional involvement and a strategy.
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After an administration briefing, he says its explanations did not justify the war.
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He cites American deaths and demands congressional involvement and a strategy.
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Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Kennedy condemns the Iran war as a war of choice without an imminent-threat justification or a clear mission.
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