Kaptur Statement Following Trump Administration Strikes On Iran

Toledo, OH —Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following statement following strikes conducted on Iran without Congressional authorization:"The Trump-Vance Administration has singularly launched a regime change war on Iran and deployed US military forces and assets by fiat without Congressional authorization.

"No authorization for the use of military force in Iran was passed by either chamber of Congress, and as a cosponsor of the Iran War Powers Resolution I call on the Speaker of the House to immediately call Congress back into session.

"The American people have a right to hear the debate before any US troops and military assets are deployed or Billions or even Trillions of their tax dollars are expended.

"This military action will precipitate long-lasting repercussions across a vast region of the Middle East, likely eliciting long term reactions and engagements.

"Which of America’s allies other than Israel, are deploying troops into battle or financing this campaign? The American people deserve to know when the lives of our valiant forces and countless innocent civilians are being risked and extended halfway around the world.

"Congress has no more solemn duty than to hold the Executive Branch accountable for its actions, and a vote on Iran War Powers must take place immediately, before this spirals out of control."