Rep. Frankel Statement on the Killing of Qasem Soleimani

West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration conducted an airstrike that killed senior Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in Iraq:

“Soleimani, the top military commander of Iran, is responsible for horrific violence and the deaths of hundreds of Americans. While his death should not be mourned, I am deeply concerned that last night’s action will provoke further escalation with Iran, the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism, without a plan to deal with the aftermath.

"By conducting this strike without consulting Congress and absent an Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) against Iran, the Administration is circumventing U.S. law meant to prevent the president from plunging us into reckless wars. Now, the Administration must fully brief Congress, present a coherent de-escalation strategy, protect our servicemembers and diplomats abroad, and reassure our regional allies.”

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