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#HakeemJeffries decries #Iran strikes without approval from #Congress
The #US #House #Democratic leader says that “Iran is a bad actor & must be aggressively confronted for its human rights violations, nuclear ambitions, support of terrorism & the threat it poses to our allies like Israel & Jordan in the region.”
But Jeffries said that outside “exigent circumstances,” #Trump “must seek authorization for the preemptive use of #military #force that constitutes an act of #war.”
@Nonilex well, there’s his strongly-worded letter; that’s all we’re going to see from him.
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#Trump “failed to seek Congressional authorization prior to striking #Iran,” #HakeemJeffries said. He also said that the latest round of strikes “has left American troops vulnerable to Iran’s retaliatory actions.”
“We pray for the safety of the men & women of the #US #military as they have been put into harm’s way in a dangerous theater of #war,” Jeffries said.
The #UN Security Council [#UNSC] has scheduled an emergency meeting on the #US & #Israel attacks on #Iran.
Israel’s UN Mission says the meeting will take place at 4PM EST (2100 GMT) at the request of #Bahrain & #France.
Israel’s UN ambassador, Danny Danon, says Israel “is strong, united & determined to defend its citizens against any existential threat.” Danon also said that “Israel will never allow an Iranian nuclear state.”
#war #Trump #Netanyahu #WarCrimes #RegimeChange #law #geopolitics
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The #UN Security Council [#UNSC] has scheduled an emergency meeting on the #US & #Israel attacks on #Iran.
Israel’s UN Mission says the meeting will take place at 4PM EST (2100 GMT) at the request of #Bahrain & #France.
Israel’s UN ambassador, Danny Danon, says Israel “is strong, united & determined to defend its citizens against any existential threat.” Danon also said that “Israel will never allow an Iranian nuclear state.”
#war #Trump #Netanyahu #WarCrimes #RegimeChange #law #geopolitics
#UN Secretary-General #AntónioGuterres, meanwhile, condemned the strikes on #Iran & the Islamic Republic’s retaliation.
“The use of force by the #UnitedStates & #Israel against Iran, & the subsequent retaliation by Iran across the region, undermine international peace & #security,” Guterres said in a statement. He also called for an immediate ceasefire & for all parties to return to the negotiating table.
#war #Trump #Netanyahu #WarCrimes #RegimeChange #RulesOfWar #law #geopolitics #MiddleEast
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#UN Secretary-General #AntónioGuterres, meanwhile, condemned the strikes on #Iran & the Islamic Republic’s retaliation.
“The use of force by the #UnitedStates & #Israel against Iran, & the subsequent retaliation by Iran across the region, undermine international peace & #security,” Guterres said in a statement. He also called for an immediate ceasefire & for all parties to return to the negotiating table.
#war #Trump #Netanyahu #WarCrimes #RegimeChange #RulesOfWar #law #geopolitics #MiddleEast
#SaudiArabia says #Iran targeted its capital, Riyadh, & its eastern region in an attack.
Saudi Arabia made the announcement on its state-run Saudi Press Agency. It called the attack “blatant & cowardly” & said it was repelled. Saudi Arabia had reached a Chinese-mediated detente with Iran in 2023.
#US #Israel #war #Trump #Netanyahu #warmonger #WarCrimes #RegimeChange #RulesOfWar #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #MiddleEast
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#SaudiArabia says #Iran targeted its capital, Riyadh, & its eastern region in an attack.
Saudi Arabia made the announcement on its state-run Saudi Press Agency. It called the attack “blatant & cowardly” & said it was repelled. Saudi Arabia had reached a Chinese-mediated detente with Iran in 2023.
#US #Israel #war #Trump #Netanyahu #warmonger #WarCrimes #RegimeChange #RulesOfWar #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #MiddleEast
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#Trump “failed to seek Congressional authorization prior to striking #Iran,” #HakeemJeffries said. He also said that the latest round of strikes “has left American troops vulnerable to Iran’s retaliatory actions.”
“We pray for the safety of the men & women of the #US #military as they have been put into harm’s way in a dangerous theater of #war,” Jeffries said.
"He also said that the latest round of strikes “has left American troops vulnerable to #Iran’s #RetaliatoryActions.”"
Yeah
Just wait until the first #American war casualty comes home in a #BodyBag
Anybody want to put money down now on the bet that #DonaldTrump will *not* be on the runway, attending to place a folded US flag on the coffin?
Yeah
Me neither...
#Iran #IranWar #WorldWarIII #DonaldTrump #PeteHegseth #BenjaminNetanyahu
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@Nonilex well, there’s his strongly-worded letter; that’s all we’re going to see from him.
Not sure what else you expect him to do without a majority? The can sue, but as you know that’ll take years to resolve while the damage is being done.
Until the people of the United States elect a Democratic majority in the House & hopefully the Senate as well, unless you want Dems to start breaking laws like Republicans — which would negate their authority, statements, speeches, lawsuits etc are all the Democrats can do.
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#SaudiArabia says #Iran targeted its capital, Riyadh, & its eastern region in an attack.
Saudi Arabia made the announcement on its state-run Saudi Press Agency. It called the attack “blatant & cowardly” & said it was repelled. Saudi Arabia had reached a Chinese-mediated detente with Iran in 2023.
#US #Israel #war #Trump #Netanyahu #warmonger #WarCrimes #RegimeChange #RulesOfWar #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #MiddleEast
Footage shows blast as #Bahrain National Security Agency is struck by an Iranian missile
#US #Iran #Israel #war #Trump #Netanyahu #warmonger #WarCrimes #RegimeChange #RulesOfWar #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #MiddleEast
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Not sure what else you expect him to do without a majority? The can sue, but as you know that’ll take years to resolve while the damage is being done.
Until the people of the United States elect a Democratic majority in the House & hopefully the Senate as well, unless you want Dems to start breaking laws like Republicans — which would negate their authority, statements, speeches, lawsuits etc are all the Democrats can do.
@Nonilex @OGjester the wheels are falling off we don’t have till November.
The least worst party is also to blame for the situation we are in. #billionaire run #corporations control the media streams feeding the undereducated masses.
The French ain’t coming to liberate us #generalstrike or take up #arms
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Not sure what else you expect him to do without a majority? The can sue, but as you know that’ll take years to resolve while the damage is being done.
Until the people of the United States elect a Democratic majority in the House & hopefully the Senate as well, unless you want Dems to start breaking laws like Republicans — which would negate their authority, statements, speeches, lawsuits etc are all the Democrats can do.
Playing by the rules has us here. Writing strongly-worded statements has us here. We're getting nowhere by adhering to norms and laws.
The moral high ground isn't a bragging point when schoolchildren are being murdered.
We absolutely need to elect a Dem majority. But we need Dems who aren't afraid of their shadows. Dems who will do more than issue a strongly-worded statement. Dems who actually WORK FOR THE PEOPLE. I don't see that in the current Dems in office.
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Footage shows blast as #Bahrain National Security Agency is struck by an Iranian missile
#US #Iran #Israel #war #Trump #Netanyahu #warmonger #WarCrimes #RegimeChange #RulesOfWar #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #MiddleEast
Drone targets #Kuwait main #airport
Kuwait’s civil aviation authority says a drone has targeted the capital’s main #InternationalAirport & wounded several employees & caused material damage.
Abdullah Rajhi, spox of the civil aviation authority, says the damage is being assessed & repair work is ongoing.
He says that emergency measures are being taken, adding that the situation is under control.
#US #Iran #Israel #war #Trump #Netanyahu #WarCrimes #RulesOfWar #law #geopolitics #MiddleEast
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Not sure what else you expect him to do without a majority? The can sue, but as you know that’ll take years to resolve while the damage is being done.
Until the people of the United States elect a Democratic majority in the House & hopefully the Senate as well, unless you want Dems to start breaking laws like Republicans — which would negate their authority, statements, speeches, lawsuits etc are all the Democrats can do.
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Drone targets #Kuwait main #airport
Kuwait’s civil aviation authority says a drone has targeted the capital’s main #InternationalAirport & wounded several employees & caused material damage.
Abdullah Rajhi, spox of the civil aviation authority, says the damage is being assessed & repair work is ongoing.
He says that emergency measures are being taken, adding that the situation is under control.
#US #Iran #Israel #war #Trump #Netanyahu #WarCrimes #RulesOfWar #law #geopolitics #MiddleEast
British PM #KeirStarmer says that while the #UK didn’t participate in the attack on #Iran, its planes provided air defense for its people & allies in the region.
“We’ve stepped up protections from British bases & personnel to their highest level,” #Starmer said.
He didn’t comment on the attacks by the #US & #Israel, but condemned Iran’s response that included strikes on many #MiddleEast #allies.
#war #Trump #Netanyahu #WarCrimes #RegimeChange #RulesOfWar #law #geopolitics #MiddleEast
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British PM #KeirStarmer says that while the #UK didn’t participate in the attack on #Iran, its planes provided air defense for its people & allies in the region.
“We’ve stepped up protections from British bases & personnel to their highest level,” #Starmer said.
He didn’t comment on the attacks by the #US & #Israel, but condemned Iran’s response that included strikes on many #MiddleEast #allies.
#war #Trump #Netanyahu #WarCrimes #RegimeChange #RulesOfWar #law #geopolitics #MiddleEast
The Iranian leadership is “utterly abhorrent,” has killed its own people & destabilized the region & should never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, #Starmer said.
He urged de-escalation & a return to negotiations to achieve peace & protect civilians.
“#Iran can end this now,” he said. “They should refrain from further strikes, give up their weapons program & cease the appalling violence & repression against the Iranian people.”
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Not sure what else you expect him to do without a majority? The can sue, but as you know that’ll take years to resolve while the damage is being done.
Until the people of the United States elect a Democratic majority in the House & hopefully the Senate as well, unless you want Dems to start breaking laws like Republicans — which would negate their authority, statements, speeches, lawsuits etc are all the Democrats can do.
@Nonilex Coming out with supporting “aggressive confrontation” while complaining only that he didn’t have a say in it is a choice I would have liked to see him make differently.
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Playing by the rules has us here. Writing strongly-worded statements has us here. We're getting nowhere by adhering to norms and laws.
The moral high ground isn't a bragging point when schoolchildren are being murdered.
We absolutely need to elect a Dem majority. But we need Dems who aren't afraid of their shadows. Dems who will do more than issue a strongly-worded statement. Dems who actually WORK FOR THE PEOPLE. I don't see that in the current Dems in office.
“Moral high ground” isn’t at issue. Living in a rules-based-order world is. I have no interest in the Democratic Party abandoning the rule of law. Right now the US is a failing democracy because of the Republican Party. If both parties abandon the rule of law, there is no chance to ever be a democracy again.
Republicans must be held to account for breaking the law. That cannot happen in a country without any laws.
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The Iranian leadership is “utterly abhorrent,” has killed its own people & destabilized the region & should never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, #Starmer said.
He urged de-escalation & a return to negotiations to achieve peace & protect civilians.
“#Iran can end this now,” he said. “They should refrain from further strikes, give up their weapons program & cease the appalling violence & repression against the Iranian people.”
@Nonilex From a #UK perspective… #Starmer is so far up the #Trump & #Netenyahu respective fundament he cannot tell where daylight enters. He’s just brought the UK into this illegal war, and we can all see through his weasel words. Those three political leaders cannot be out of office and out of power soon enough. Starmer is blind when it comes to the wrongs committed by #Israel, and the #USA
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Not sure what else you expect him to do without a majority? The can sue, but as you know that’ll take years to resolve while the damage is being done.
Until the people of the United States elect a Democratic majority in the House & hopefully the Senate as well, unless you want Dems to start breaking laws like Republicans — which would negate their authority, statements, speeches, lawsuits etc are all the Democrats can do.
"Not sure what else you expect him to do without a majority?"
What I want Chuck Schumer and his Oreo House Boy Hakeem Jefferies to do is get a backbone and grow a pair
For three decades the Democratic "leadership" has slavishly stayed withing the lines and played by the rules
Their mantra has been (as it was with Joe "Senile" Biden) to celebrate a "comity with our colleagues across the aisle"
Meanwhile their Republican "colleagues across the aisle" have been pissing on Democrats' feet all-the-while smiling in Democrats' faces
It's gotten so Democrats don't even notice that their shoes are always full of Republican urine
cc @OGjester
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“Moral high ground” isn’t at issue. Living in a rules-based-order world is. I have no interest in the Democratic Party abandoning the rule of law. Right now the US is a failing democracy because of the Republican Party. If both parties abandon the rule of law, there is no chance to ever be a democracy again.
Republicans must be held to account for breaking the law. That cannot happen in a country without any laws.
@Nonilex @MsMissy @OGjester Yes, but we will need people who will use the rules as aggressively as possible. We need prosecutions (while following due process). We're almost certainly going to need to expand the Supreme Court, which will probably require eliminating the filibuster at least on that issue, otherwise the Court will just make like the Iranian Council of Guardians and ban any efforts to repeal Trumpism. We'll need to replace some Dems via the primaries if they aren't up to doing what must be done.
