Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) cautioned against U.S. military intervention in Iran, stating it could lead to unintended consequences. His remarks followed President Donald Trump's threat to bomb Iran if it harmed anti-regime protesters.
Paul explained that bombing a country often causes its citizens to unify around their national flag, viewing the action as an attack from a foreign entity, which may not achieve the desired outcome.
Responding to a question about whether the U.S. government has an obligation to assist freedom movements globally, Paul stated that it is not the role of the American government to intervene in every such movement worldwide. He argued that the ongoing protests in Iran are justifiably directed at the Ayatollah and that encouraging them is preferable, but military intervention, such as bombing, is not the solution.
Paul also highlighted the constitutional requirement for congressional approval before a president can initiate military action, referencing the War Powers Act.