Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation that would block funding for any military action 'in or against Iran' without congressional authorization.
Nicholas WuIn the wake of increased tensions between the United States and Iran after the killing of top Iranian military leader Qasem Suleimani, Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation on Friday that would block funding for any military action"in or against Iran" without congressional authorization.
"Today, we are seeing a dangerous escalation that brings us closer to another disastrous war in the Middle East," the two lawmakers said in a statement. "A war with Iran could cost countless lives and trillions more dollars and lead to even more deaths, more conflict, more displacement in that already highly volatile region of the world.
Democrats have urged caution about further escalation with Iran. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said late Thursday the world"cannot afford to have tensions escalate to the point of no return."
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