WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Jack Reed issued the following press release:
Reports this week indicate that President Trump is considering major, sustained U.S. military action against Iran. The administration has accelerated the deployment of substantial military assets to the region, including two aircraft carrier groups, dozens of naval vessels, and hundreds of aircraft.
In response, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today urged the administration to carefully weigh the full consequences of military action before proceeding. Senator Reed stated:
"A preemptive attack against Iran at this time would be a strategic misstep, and I am concerned that such recklessness could spark an unco...