WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey issued the following press release:
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement following the news that the U.S. has attacked Iran without Congressional approval, with President Trump calling for regime change in the country.
"Trump's military attack on Iran is illegal and unconstitutional. It was not approved by Congress and holds dangers for all Americans. Trump's illegal actions raise the threat of escalation into a wider regional war with grave risks for U.S. troops and civilians in the region. Trump has consistently exaggerated the imminence of Iran's nuclear threat, even after insisting the United States 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear program during his illegal Opera...