Was there an imminent threat from Iran? Senator calls for Trump to explain war goals - NPR
Senator Mark Warner told NPR that families of U.S. sailors deployed in the conflict area have "no idea why their sons and daughters are being put in harm's way." Warner is calling on President Trump to appear before Congress and formally request a declaration of war, raising questions about whether an imminent threat from Iran justified the military action. The episode reflects broader congressional concerns about the administration's war goals and transparency regarding the conflict with Iran.
Was there an imminent threat from Iran? Senator calls for Trump to explain war goals
Was there an imminent threat from Iran? Senator calls for Trump to explain war goals
Plumes of smoke rise following reported explosions allegedly near Iran's Ministry of Intelligence on Araqi Street in Tehran on March 1, 2026. ** Mowj / Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images ** hide caption
toggle captionSenator Mark Warner tells NPR that the families of sailors in the conflict area that he has met with "have no idea why their sons and daughters are being put in harm's way." Warner says that the president should appear before Congress and ask for a declaration of war.
For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
Email us at [email protected].
This episode was produced by Henry Larson. It was edited by Patrick Jarenwattananon and Sarah Robbins. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
Comments (0)
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts.
Sign in to leave a comment.