Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson’s statement on U.S. Airstrike in Iraq Against High-Level Iranian Military Officials

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Johnson released this statement after the Trump Administration conducted a deadly airstrike targeting Iranians and Iraqis at the Baghdad International Airport:

“This Administration conducted airstrikes in Iraq targeting high-level Iranian military officials and killing Iranian Quds Force Commander Qassim Suleimani, without the authorization of or consultation by the Congress. While American leaderships’ highest priorities are protecting American lives and interests, we can’t further risk the lives of American service members, diplomats, and others by engaging in provocative and disproportionate actions. The full Congress must be immediately briefed on the seriousness of this situation and on the next steps under consideration by the Administration,” said Congresswoman Johnson.