Lawmakers’ War Experiences Color Views of Iran Action
Senator Ruben Gallego, an Iraq veteran, voted to limit military action against Iran, citing concerns over the lack of a clear exit plan.
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Senator Ruben Gallego, an Iraq veteran, voted to limit military action against Iran, citing concerns over the lack of a clear exit plan.
Veteran lawmakers in Congress are drawing on their combat experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan to debate President Trump's military strikes on Iran, with perspectives split along party lines regarding exit strategies versus the necessity of dismantling the Iranian regime.
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