[63232] Sharp criticism in the US Congress against military involvement in Iran

Sharp criticism in the US Congress against military involvement in Iran

US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal voiced sharp criticism against the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) budget request of $1.5 trillion. As part of her remarks, Jayapal attacked the military involvement of the United States against Iran, which she termed a "war of choice and illegal" according to reports in [آخرین خبر and خبرگزاری ایرنا](https://t.me/akharinkhabar/491617417).

In her remarks, the congresswoman claimed that "the Authorization for Use of Military Force was never presented to Congress." According to her, this is a campaign that has taken a heavy toll, reportedly including "the deaths of 1,700 Iranian civilians, the displacement of millions, and the deaths of 13 American soldiers," all while placing a heavy economic burden on the American taxpayer.

The reports on Jayapal's statements were widely circulated by Iranian media outlets identified with the administration in Tehran, including SNN.ir|خبرگزاری دانشجو, which emphasized the use of the terms "war of choice" and "illegal" as noted in [SNN.ir](https://t.me/snntv/491616592). It should be noted that these media outlets follow an editorial line that supports the interests of Iran and consistently criticizes the foreign policy of the United States.