'War with Iran would be a colossal mistake.' Lawmakers push to block military strike

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'War with Iran would be a colossal mistake.' Lawmakers push to block military strike
Deirdre Shesgreen, USA TODAY Published 5:00 a.m. ET June 28, 2019 | Updated 6:51 a.m. ET June 28, 2019
 

WASHINGTON – The Senate began voting Friday on a war-authorization measure that would block President Donald Trump from launching a military strike against Iran unless he gets explicit congressional approval.

Trump threatened Iran with “obliteration” on Tuesday, warning that the U.S. would use “overwhelming force” against the country if it attacks “anything American.”

Democrats and some Republicans have grown alarmed by the Trump administration’s rhetoric and actions on Iran. Last week, Trump initially authorized a missile strike on the country – in retaliation for Tehran’s downing of a U.S. drone – but the president nixed the military action at the last minute. He said then that he was concerned about Iranian casualties.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2019/06/28/iran-lawmakers-seek-block-president-donald-trump-launching-military-strike-tim-kaine-rand-paul/1585631001/