Sen. Rand Paul warns bombing Iran 'not the answer' to protests against regime
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Key Points:
- Senator Rand Paul warned that U.S. military intervention in Iran could have unintended consequences, potentially causing Iranians to rally around their government rather than supporting protesters.
- Paul emphasized that bombing Iran is not the answer and expressed support for encouraging Iran's freedom movement without direct American military involvement.
- He highlighted constitutional concerns, stating that presidents should seek Congressional approval before initiating military action.
- Paul also discussed the broader issue of war powers, stressing the importance of public and legislative input on potential military actions in various countries, including Venezuela, Greenland, Colombia, and Cuba.
- He criticized repeated threats of military action, suggesting they may be counterproductive and lack bipartisan support in Washington.
