►Senate House Republicans have released a statement calling for a “measured response” to the attack.
The statement read: “Iran directly attacked a US asset over international water. "
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world...ight-of-hormuz
"There must be a measured response to these actions."
The statement from House Republicans, led by minority leader Kevin McCarthy, comes as the two countries have reached a new low over the last few weeks.
The statement concluded saying: "President Trump and his national security team remain clear-eyed on the situation and what must be done in response to increased Iranian aggression.
"In Congress, we stand ready to support our men and women in uniform, our country, and our allies in the region."
►Iran has put all its military airports and its camps with missile systems on the highest alert in anticipation of a US attack
https://twitter.com/Cukullen/status/1141848353245995008
BREAKING: President Trump approved military strikes against Iran in retaliation for downing an American surveillance drone, but pulled back from launching them on Thursday night after a day of escalating tensions.
Global: MilitaryInfo
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"The operation was underway in its early stages when it was called off, a senior administration official said. Planes were in the air and ships were in position."
Breaking: Trump reportedly calls off military strikes on Iran
http://dlvr.it/R70bRC
Global: MilitaryInfo
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Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf, have been put on 72-hour standby.
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President Trump approved military strikes against Iran in retaliation for downing an American surveillance drone, but pulled back from launching them on Thursday night after a day of escalating tensions.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/20/w...-us-drone.html
Guy Elster
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BREAKING Trump had approved a military action against Iran, but quickly reversed his decision: NYT
Guy Elster
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NYT: The strikes on Iran were set to take place just before dawn on Friday to minimize risk to the Iranian military or to civilians
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Iran confirms that it possesses undeniable evidence that the American airliner [sic] has penetrated its airspace.
https://twitter.com/uunionnews/statu...35790316040192
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US should stop sending troops to Gulf ‘before it’s too late’ – Moscow — RT World News
https://www.rt.com/news/462293-us-bu...ideast-threat/
Guy Elster
►Iran tells Swiss ambassador that US will be responsible for consequences of any military action against it: Fars
Guy Elster
►BREAKING #Russia accuses US of pushing Iran situation to brink of war: RIA
Guy Elster
►BREAKING Trump delivered a message to Iran via Oman and said "we don't want war but talks",
gave Tehran a deadline to start talks: Reuters
(Thug 101)
Guy Elster
►Iran immediate response to #Trump's message was a stark warning over "regional and international" consequences of any US military action
Max Abrahms
Watch: the Iran hawks who pushed tirelessly for war now say they don’t want one.
It’s a hedge so they can pull up some Tweet later on when things go terribly wrong.
They did the same thing with the nuclear deal. Killing it then pretending they didn’t.
Russian Embassy, UK
►President Putin: Iran fulfils all obligations in accordance with agreements with @iaeaorg. Sanctions against Tehran are groundless.
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