Congress has the power to stop the war !
The Americans and the global community rejects another endless war, yet a widening U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran has pulled the United States into a dangerous and potentially endless escalation.
Recent military strikes have sparked intense debate in Congress over whether the President has the authority to expand military action without clear authorization. Lawmakers are under growing pressure to act — and they need to hear from all of us immediately.
Civilian casualties are rising rapidly across Iran and the broader Middle East. Hundreds of lives have already been lost, including children. Schools and hospitals have been damaged, essential civilian infrastructure is at risk, and UNESCO-protected cultural sites face potential destruction. Within the first 48 hours alone, at least six American soldiers have died. The human cost is already profound, and the consequences of further escalation could reverberate across the region and the world for years to come.
The United States is increasingly relying on military force while expecting violence to achieve what diplomacy has not — including regime change. History shows that such conflicts are rarely short-lived.
In my recent analysis for Truthout, I explain why a war with Iran would not be a one-off event, but a long-term global rupture with devastating consequences.
A military strike on Iran would not be a one-off event, but a catastrophic rupture in the region. Iran is not some isolated target on a map. It is a nation of 90 million-plus people with populated cities, hospitals, universities, and families who have suffered repression for over 47 years under the current regime and sanctions that have destroyed Iran’s economy. Infrastructure damages alone from a war would cascade into loss of electricity, water shortages, and severe impacts to medical care.
Congress must step in now.
Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17) and Thomas Massie (KY-4) have introduced a bipartisan War Powers Resolution to prevent further unauthorized military action against Iran and to reassert Congress’s constitutional authority over decisions of war and peace. A vote could happen at any time.
Pass the Iran War Powers Act.
Click Here to Contact Congress directly.
Civilian casualties are rising rapidly in Iran and across the Middle East. Hundreds of lives have already been lost, including children. Attacks have already damaged schools and hospitals. At least six American soldiers have died within the first 48 hours of the war.
UNESCO-protected cultural sites and essential civilian infrastructure are now at risk of being bombed – putting millions of innocent people at risk, along with humanity's most cherished accomplishments.
We are now facing a rapidly escalating crisis that risks pulling the United States into another catastrophic, endless war.
The United States is relying on military force while expecting violence to accomplish what diplomacy has failed to achieve and change the current regime. The consequences of this escalation will be felt across the Middle East and around the world for years to come.
Pass the Iran War Powers Act.
Click Here to Contact Congress directly.
PDA–GMEA January Call Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined the Progressive Democrats of America Greater Middle East Alliances virtual call on January 21. Your presence and commitment to justice and peace sustain this movement.
During the call, we discussed the vision and goals of the PDA-GMEA chapter, examined the current political and humanitarian landscape across the Middle East, and explored strategies to strengthen organizing for peace.
Speakers included:
Dr. Aisha Jumaan, Executive Director of the Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation,
Arash Azizzada, Co-Director of Afghans for a Better Tomorrow
Professor Steve Ellner, scholar of Venezuelan politics and global power
Even as we gathered in hope, we recognized the serious challenges ahead — making today’s call to action all the more urgent.
Thank you for standing up for peace, justice, and the people of the Middle East.
In solidarity,
Hanieh Jodat
Global Director
Progressive Democrats of America -
Greater Middle East Alliances
Paid for by Progressive Democrats of America ( http://www.pdamerica.org) Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee
The Americans and the global community rejects another endless war, yet a widening U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran has pulled the United States into a dangerous and potentially endless escalation.
Recent military strikes have sparked intense debate in Congress over whether the President has the authority to expand military action without clear authorization. Lawmakers are under growing pressure to act — and they need to hear from all of us immediately.
Civilian casualties are rising rapidly across Iran and the broader Middle East. Hundreds of lives have already been lost, including children. Schools and hospitals have been damaged, essential civilian infrastructure is at risk, and UNESCO-protected cultural sites face potential destruction. Within the first 48 hours alone, at least six American soldiers have died. The human cost is already profound, and the consequences of further escalation could reverberate across the region and the world for years to come.
The United States is increasingly relying on military force while expecting violence to achieve what diplomacy has not — including regime change. History shows that such conflicts are rarely short-lived.
In my recent analysis for Truthout, I explain why a war with Iran would not be a one-off event, but a long-term global rupture with devastating consequences.
A military strike on Iran would not be a one-off event, but a catastrophic rupture in the region. Iran is not some isolated target on a map. It is a nation of 90 million-plus people with populated cities, hospitals, universities, and families who have suffered repression for over 47 years under the current regime and sanctions that have destroyed Iran’s economy. Infrastructure damages alone from a war would cascade into loss of electricity, water shortages, and severe impacts to medical care.
Congress must step in now.
Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17) and Thomas Massie (KY-4) have introduced a bipartisan War Powers Resolution to prevent further unauthorized military action against Iran and to reassert Congress’s constitutional authority over decisions of war and peace. A vote could happen at any time.
Pass the Iran War Powers Act.
Click Here to Contact Congress directly.
Civilian casualties are rising rapidly in Iran and across the Middle East. Hundreds of lives have already been lost, including children. Attacks have already damaged schools and hospitals. At least six American soldiers have died within the first 48 hours of the war.
UNESCO-protected cultural sites and essential civilian infrastructure are now at risk of being bombed – putting millions of innocent people at risk, along with humanity's most cherished accomplishments.
We are now facing a rapidly escalating crisis that risks pulling the United States into another catastrophic, endless war.
The United States is relying on military force while expecting violence to accomplish what diplomacy has failed to achieve and change the current regime. The consequences of this escalation will be felt across the Middle East and around the world for years to come.
Pass the Iran War Powers Act.
Click Here to Contact Congress directly.
PDA–GMEA January Call Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined the Progressive Democrats of America Greater Middle East Alliances virtual call on January 21. Your presence and commitment to justice and peace sustain this movement.
During the call, we discussed the vision and goals of the PDA-GMEA chapter, examined the current political and humanitarian landscape across the Middle East, and explored strategies to strengthen organizing for peace.
Speakers included:
Dr. Aisha Jumaan, Executive Director of the Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation,
Arash Azizzada, Co-Director of Afghans for a Better Tomorrow
Professor Steve Ellner, scholar of Venezuelan politics and global power
Even as we gathered in hope, we recognized the serious challenges ahead — making today’s call to action all the more urgent.
Thank you for standing up for peace, justice, and the people of the Middle East.
In solidarity,
Hanieh Jodat
Global Director
Progressive Democrats of America -
Greater Middle East Alliances
Paid for by Progressive Democrats of America ( http://www.pdamerica.org) Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee
