The US House of Representatives approves a resolution that paves the way for war with Iran
Earlier this week the House of Representatives passed a resolution suggesting that the United States may use force against Iran in the future to prevent the country from acquiring nuclear weapons.
The resolution passed Wednesday says a nuclear-armed Iran is “unacceptable” and declares that it is U.S. policy to “use all means necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.”
An American intelligence report has cast doubt on whether Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons, but nevertheless there are parties in the US and Israel ready to pick a fight with Iran on the issue, just as there is no absolute certainty that the Iranian nuclear programs are dedicated only to civilians, also due to Tehran's significant investment in ballistic weapons.
The resolution passed by a vote of 354-53, with 50 Democrats and three Republicans voting against the measure. Explaining his opposition, MP Thomas Massie said he voted no because it seemed like a call for war.
“Congress passed a resolution yesterday (354 to 53) that Iran has everything it needs for a nuclear weapon,” Massie wrote on X.
“The same resolution states that the United States should 'use all means necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.' It sounds like a call for war against Iran. I voted no."
The House just passed 354 – 53 a resolution that could be read as effectively authorizing war with Iran. “All means necessary” would have to include military means… correct?
Naturally, it also declares support for Israel waging war on Iran
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Here is a summary of the resolution:
The resolution of the House of Representatives declares this to be the policy of the United States…
- that a nuclear-armed Islamic Republic of Iran is not acceptable;
- that Iran must not be able to obtain a nuclear weapon under any circumstances or conditions;
- that all necessary means must be used to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon; AND
- recognize and support the freedom of action of partners and allies, including Israel, to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
The resolution pointed to Iran's uranium enrichment to 60% and its stockpile of enriched uranium as evidence that it could build a bomb. But to make a nuclear weapon, uranium must be enriched to 90%, and there is no sign that Tehran is taking this final step yet. Already in March, Israel had seen 60% enrichment as the insurmountable limit.
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