Defense News: Senate Republicans not ready for US military action against Iran
WASHINGTON ― Senate Republicans were advising against immediate military action against Iran in response to an attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities, calling for more analysis and discussion first.
“I think it’s appropriate that all of us get together and exchange ideas, respectfully, and come to a consensus―and that should be bipartisan,” said Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch, R-Idaho. “I can tell you I’m sure there will be differing views; there always are on matters like this with complex options.”
The comments came as lawmakers expected a classified briefing in the coming days, and as the Trump administration made available a classified briefing book, in the Senate’s security facility. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-N.Y., has reportedly requested the administration provide the House with an all-members briefing.
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WNU Editor: Aside from Senators like Sen. Lindsey Graham (see above video), I see very little U.S. political will to engage in another Middle Eastern war. I certainly do not see any public support for such a war, and even less so from our international allies. Even the Saudis were reserved today when they presented their evidence of the weapons that were used in these military strikes.
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Yep, Russia would have driven across the Fulda Gap in the 80s if they knew how dithering the west was.
Wonder what Irans next provaction will be? God knows they've been given the green light to escalate.
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