Moskowitz Introduces Bipartisan Resolution to Counter a Nuclear-Armed Iran

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressmen Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) and Mike Lawler (NY-17), senior members of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today joined Senate colleagues to introduce a resolution to condemn and counter a nuclear-armed Iran. Their bipartisan resolution affirms the existential threat that Iran’s continued pursuit of nuclear weapons capabilities poses to the United States, Israel, and allies around the world, and it asserts that all options must be on the table to counter that threat. The Senate companion, led by Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Katie Britt (R-AL), was introduced Friday.

“Allowing Iran to maintain and build a nuclear program is an existential threat to the United States, Israel, and global stability,” said Congressman Moskowitz. “As the Iranian regime continues its dangerous attempts at nuclear expansion, leaders have to call this out for what it is: an unacceptable escalation in the Middle East and a national security threat against the United States and our allies. Iran must dismantle its nuclear program now. This resolution makes clear the United States won’t stand for anything less and will consider all options to protect our national security. We must send a clear, bipartisan message that we stand with our ally Israel and that a continued nuclear program in Iran is an absolute nonstarter.”

“An Iran that has nuclear weapons is unacceptable and a danger not only to our closest ally, Israel, but also to the whole world,” said Congressman Lawler. “We must keep all options on the table when it comes to dealing with this unprecedented situation, and I’m glad to be working in a bipartisan fashion with Senators Graham, Fetterman, and Britt, as well as my friend Congressman Moskowitz, to make evident to Iran what the grave consequences of their actions would be.”

“If the Iranian Ayatollah and his henchman obtain a nuclear weapon, it would be one of the most destabilizing and dangerous events in world history. They are trying to acquire a nuclear weapon as part of their religious agenda to purify their faith, destroy the Jewish State, and drive Westerners out of the Middle East. A nuclear-armed Iran is an existential threat to Israel and a nightmare for the world,” said Senator Graham. “This resolution clearly demonstrates that the Iranian regime is lying when it says they only want nuclear power and not a nuclear weapon. This is not an authorization for the use of military force, but a resolution establishing the truth regarding Iran’s nuclear intentions and capability.”

“Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons is a threat we cannot ignore. The United States, Israel, and our allies cannot afford to sit back while the Iranian regime continues down this dangerous path,” said Senator Fetterman. “This resolution sends an unmistakable message: all options are on the table to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran.”

“Iran’s continued pursuit of nuclear weapons poses a clear threat to the US, Israel, and our allies. Now more than ever, we must stand up to Iran and use every tool in our toolbox to address these threats,” said Senator Britt. “Peace is achieved through strength, and our resolution sends an important bipartisan message to Iran that the U.S. will not tolerate Tehran’s aggression.”

Moskowitz serves on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, where he leads the Subcommittee on Oversight & Intelligence as Ranking Member. He is an outspoken voice for supporting Israel and standing up to Iran in the U.S. Congress, where he has led his colleagues in efforts to block Iranian oil sales and limit the export of U.S. technology to Iran.

Click HERE to read the full resolution text.

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