Iran
How the United States deals with Iran: whether it keeps fighting or ends the war and what the war costs Americans, whether and how to keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, and Iran's backing of armed groups abroad.
What they call for
DemocratsRepublicans6 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.
End the war with Iran
5 members“She also demanded an end to the Iran War and challenged Graham’s judgment in voting three times against ending a conflict that has killed 18 Americans and sent diesel prices to a record high in South Carolina – crushing farmers, fishermen, and truckers.”View on their website ↗
“In Washington, Abdul will fight to bring down costs, end Trump’s illegal, endless war in Iran, and make sure Michigan tax dollars go towards making life better for Michiganders.”View on their website ↗
“I oppose the illegal and unjustifiable war in Iran and demand an immediate end to the hostilities.”View on their website ↗
“I think we’ve got to bring it to a close. We’ve got to get our service members out of harm’s way. We can continue to hold Iran to account for their malign influence that they have in the region. We should be working to toughen sanctions and working with allies and partners in the region through diplomatic channels to keep a lid on their nuclear program.”View on their website ↗
“Pappas is the only candidate in this race who has consistently said that the war needs to end.”View on their website ↗
“Chris Pappas voted six times to end Trump’s war and is leading the effort to deliver relief at the pump.”View on their website ↗
“We’ve got to work to unwind this damage in Washington. We need to end the war. We need to put policies on the table that will bring relief”View on their website ↗
“I’m calling for a suspension of the federal gas tax — which would immediately drop the price of gas by 18 cents a gallon. Suspend the gas tax. End the war in Iran. Make life more affordable.”View on their website ↗
“James Talarico will end the forever war in Iran that’s driving up the cost of gas and groceries, keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, stand with our allies, and lead with moral clarity.”View on their website ↗
“Keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon — without another forever war: Find an end to this disastrous war that ensures Iran does not develop a nuclear weapon, supports the democracy movement, and stops costing American taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars.”View on their website ↗
“End the forever wars that put our military and military families in harm’s way by stopping the new forever war in Iran and encouraging more cooperation with our foreign allies, including NATO and the EU.”View on their website ↗
“Farmers across Iowa are supporting Josh because they know he’ll fight for common-sense policies that protect family farms including stopping the Hinson-backed tariffs, ending the war in Iran, and passing a comprehensive Farm Bill, and championing legislation to deliver year-round, nationwide E15, Right to Repair, and Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling.”View on their website ↗
“I think one of the best things we can do to lower costs is we’ve got to end this war in Iran.”View on their website ↗
“In the U.S. Senate, I’ll put an end to these forever wars that raise costs on working class Iowans.”View on their website ↗
“I certainly don’t want to see Iran have a nuclear weapon, but we have to end this war.”View on their website ↗
Keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon
4 members“While I oppose a nuclear-armed Iran, I understand that diplomatic means of achieving that goal are more effective and come with a far lower human cost, just as President Obama had achieved under the JCPOA.”View on their website ↗
“I think we’ve got to bring it to a close. We’ve got to get our service members out of harm’s way. We can continue to hold Iran to account for their malign influence that they have in the region. We should be working to toughen sanctions and working with allies and partners in the region through diplomatic channels to keep a lid on their nuclear program.”View on their website ↗
“James Talarico will end the forever war in Iran that’s driving up the cost of gas and groceries, keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, stand with our allies, and lead with moral clarity.”View on their website ↗
“Keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon — without another forever war: Find an end to this disastrous war that ensures Iran does not develop a nuclear weapon, supports the democracy movement, and stops costing American taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars.”View on their website ↗
“I certainly don’t want to see Iran have a nuclear weapon, but we have to end this war.”View on their website ↗
Deal with Iran through diplomacy rather than military force
2 members“While I oppose a nuclear-armed Iran, I understand that diplomatic means of achieving that goal are more effective and come with a far lower human cost, just as President Obama had achieved under the JCPOA.”View on their website ↗
“I think we’ve got to bring it to a close. We’ve got to get our service members out of harm’s way. We can continue to hold Iran to account for their malign influence that they have in the region. We should be working to toughen sanctions and working with allies and partners in the region through diplomatic channels to keep a lid on their nuclear program.”View on their website ↗
Pressure and deter Iran, including with sanctions
2 members“I think we’ve got to bring it to a close. We’ve got to get our service members out of harm’s way. We can continue to hold Iran to account for their malign influence that they have in the region. We should be working to toughen sanctions and working with allies and partners in the region through diplomatic channels to keep a lid on their nuclear program.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress Chris has worked to safeguard American interests and values across the globe, support our allies, and protect democracy from the rising influence of authoritarian regimes like Russia, Iran, and China.”View on their website ↗
“Take urgent action to support peace in the Middle East: Protect innocent life by stopping offensive weapons sales to the Netanyahu government while supporting defensive systems like the Iron Dome alongside agreements that American funds will not be used to harm civilians; use all of America’s financial and diplomatic leverage to secure a two-state solution that disarms Hamas, establishes a democratic Palestinian state, halts Israel’s illegal settlements, and respects the sovereignty of both nations; and promote long-term regional cooperation to defend American interests against adversaries like Iran.”View on their website ↗
Support democracy and human rights in Iran
1 member“Keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon — without another forever war: Find an end to this disastrous war that ensures Iran does not develop a nuclear weapon, supports the democracy movement, and stops costing American taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars.”View on their website ↗
Require a vote in Congress before military action against Iran
1 member“Pappas is fighting to rein in Trump’s reckless war in Iran and repeatedly voted to reassert Congress’s authority to oversee and approve the deployment of U.S. military power abroad.”View on their website ↗
Raised the issue without a specific call
1 member“Jon Husted has voted 13 times to continue the reckless war in Iran that raised the price of fertilizer and diesel, and he continues to support the tariffs that are hurting farmers.”View on their website ↗
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