Brooklyn pols slam U.S. attacks on Iran as New Yorkers react with anger and joy * Brooklyn Paper

"Iran is a bad actor and must be aggressively confronted for its human rights violations, nuclear ambitions, support of terrorism and the threat it poses to our allies like Israel and Jordan in the region. However, absent exigent circumstances, the Trump administration must seek authorization for the preemptive use of military force that constitutes an act of war."

"The Trump administration must explain itself to the American people and Congress immediately and provide both an ironclad justification for the strikes and a plan to avoid another costly, prolonged military quagmire in the Middle East."

The U.S. and Israel initiated widespread missile strikes across Iran on February 28, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other top leaders. Nearly 800 Iranians have been killed, including over 100 at a girls' school. Iran and its proxies, including Hezbollah, launched retaliatory strikes on Israel and Gulf countries with U.S. bases, resulting in six U.S. troop deaths. Trump stated the campaign aims to eliminate Iran's navy and prevent nuclear weapons development. Brooklyn congressional members, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, criticized the strikes for lacking congressional approval and clear justification, demanding the administration explain the military action and provide a plan to avoid prolonged Middle East conflict.

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