‘Reckless Move’: Elizabeth Warren Slams Killing of Soleimani

General Soleimani, the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force, was killed in a targeted airstrike at Baghdad Intl Airport.

After the Pentagon confirmed killing Iranian General Qasim Soleimani in an airstrike at the Baghdad international airport, politicians from the United States expressed their concern over the targeted attack.

Soleimani was a murderer, responsible for the deaths of thousands, including hundreds of Americans. But this reckless move escalates the situation with Iran and increases the likelihood of more deaths and new Middle East conflict. Our priority must be to avoid another costly war.

— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) January 3, 2020

So what if Trump wants war, knows this leads to war and needs the distraction?

Real question is, will those with congressional authority step in and stop him? I know I will. https://t.co/Fj9TMossEW

— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) January 3, 2020

Soleimani was an enemy of the United States. That’s not a question.

The question is this - as reports suggest, did America just assassinate, without any congressional authorization, the second most powerful person in Iran, knowingly setting off a potential massive regional war?

— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) January 3, 2020

Trump Supporters Laud Move

Meanwhile, US President Trump’s defenders came out in full support of the decision. Secretary of State Milke Pompeo also tweeted a video which allegedly shows people in Iraq celebrating the news of the death of General Soleimani.

Iraqis — Iraqis — dancing in the street for freedom; thankful that General Soleimani is no more. pic.twitter.com/huFcae3ap4

— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) January 3, 2020

According to Adam Schiff, Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Congress did not authorise the attack.

Soleimani was responsible for unthinkable violence and world is better off without him.

But Congress didn’t authorize and American people don’t want a war with Iran.

All steps must now be taken to protect our forces against the almost inevitable escalation and increased risk. https://t.co/Z4HTnScFg7

— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) January 3, 2020

Senator Lindsey Graham addressed the Iranian government directly on Twitter. “If you want to stay in the oil business leave America and our allies alone, and stop being the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world.”

Thank you, Mr. President, for standing up for America.

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) January 3, 2020

President @realDonaldTrump has shown amazing restraint with Iran, but he was very clear: if harm came to Americans, he would respond with overwhelming force.

That is what occurred here and I support the President’s decision.

The world is a better place without Soleimani in it.

— Rep. Matt Gaetz (@RepMattGaetz) January 3, 2020

Soleimani was a terrorist. President Trump and our brave servicemembers just reminded Iran—and the world—that we will not let attacks against Americans go unpunished.

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— Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) January 3, 2020

What has happened to the Democrat party. @realDonaldTrump reaction to Iran’s attack on our embassy,and other provocations,was entirely justified.

Almost any President, Kennedy, Reagan, Bush,would have done the same. Thank God we have a real President.

— Rudy Giuliani (@RudyGiuliani) January 3, 2020

New York City Mayor and former US Presidential Candidate, Bill de Blasio stated that security measures have been taken at several public locations in the city for any threat of retaliation.

Have spoken with Commissioner Shea + Dep Commissioner Miller about immediate steps NYPD will take to protect key NYC locations from any attempt by Iran or its terrorist allies to retaliate against America. We will have to be vigilant against this threat for a long time to come.

— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) January 3, 2020

#WorldWar3 started trending on Twitter soon after news of Soleimani’s killing emerged.