ACTION ALERT: Tell Congress to support the No War with Iran Resolution
The House of Representatives and Senate have introduced the War Powers Resolution to assert Congressional authority and prohibit U.S. military involvement in Iran.
On June 13, Israel launched illegal and unprovoked attacks on Iran, with Iran retaliating with ballistic missile strikes and drone attacks on Israel. This represents an unprecedented escalation, with hundreds of civilians killed and residential buildings and civilian infrastructure destroyed. The U.S. did not take part in the attacks but has provided support in weapons to Israel.
We call on the U.S. to commit to no direct military engagement and instead engage in direct diplomacy with Iran.
Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY), and Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) have introduced War Powers Resolutions which would clarify there is no authorization for the U.S. to enter the war. Congress must assert their constitutional authority and resist U.S. involvement in another endless war in the Middle East.
Furthermore, the Israeli strikes were timed to derail negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program. The only way forward for the U.S. is to de-escalate, prioritize diplomacy, stop weapons to Israel, and refrain from direct involvement in the conflict.
As United Methodists, “We reject the use of war as an instrument of foreign policy and insist that every peaceful and diplomatic means of resolution be exhausted before the start of armed conflicts.” Social Principles, Political Community, Government Responsibilities, F., War and Military Service
This latest escalation is happening in the context of a year and a half of Israeli bombing of Gaza as well as Israeli attacks on Yemen, Lebanon, and Syria. War is never in the interests of anyone around the world.
We as people of faith must call on our elected officials to oppose war and support diplomacy. Contact your Senators and Representatives today ask them to support the Iran War Powers Resolution.
