releases: https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-military-strike-in-iraq/
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| https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-military-strike-in-iraq/ | Yarmuth Statement on Military Strike in Iraq | 2020-01-03 | 2020 | 2020-01 | Democrat | House | KY | John Yarmuth | Y000062 | yarmuth.house.gov | legacy | LOUISVILLE Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) issued the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's deadly airstrike that targeted Iranian military leaders at the Baghdad International Airport: I am deeply concerned by President Trump's rapid escalation of hostilities with Iran and the lack of any discernible concern for the consequences. Qasem Soleimani was an enemy of the United States, but the decision to assassinate him without the consultation, much less authorization of Congress, and without support from our allies shows this not to be part of a deliberate strategy but the whim of an impetuous commander-in-chief. Iran has made it clear that they will retaliate. The Trump administration must come before Congress to provide an explanation of what has happened thus far, what they believe might warrant further military action, and why they have brought us to the precipice of yet another deadly, open-ended war in the Middle East. Anything less would be a rejection of our Constitution and the foundation of our republic. I call on my Republican colleagues to stop looking the other way and join Democrats in fulfilling our constitutional obligation of ensuring our nation has a full understanding of President Trump's apparent push toward war. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |