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by U.S.-Iran Hostilities | 1.8.20

President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday morning, saying that U.S. forces are \"prepared for anything\" but \"Iran appears to be standing down.\"

\"Iran appears to be standing down, which is a good thing for all parties concerned and a very good thing for the world.\"

Trump made the remarks a day after Iran fired missiles at two Iraqi bases housing American troops in retaliation for the U.S. assassinating its top military commander, Qasem Soleimani.
In response to last night's attacks, Trump announced he will hit Tehran with new sanctions: \"The United States will immediately impose additional punishing economic sanctions on the Iranian regime.\"

\"These powerful sanctions will remain until Iran changes its behavior. In recent months alone, Iran has seized ships in international waters, fired an unprovoked strike on Saudi Arabia and shot down two American drones.\"

Iran announced Wednesday it was partially withdrawing from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, a nuclear deal with China France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, and, formerly, the United States.
In his remarks, the president criticized the nuclear deal as \"very defective\" and urged the other allies to \"break away\" from the agreement.

\"We must all work together toward making a deal with Iran that makes the world a safer and more peaceful place.\"

Trump described Qasemi as \"the world's top terrorist.\"

\"He trained terrorist armies, including Hezbollah, launching terrorist strikes against civilian targets. He fueled bloody civil wars all across the region. He viciously wounded and murdered thousands of US troops, including the planting of roadside bombs that maim and dismember their victims.\"

Trump concluded his remarks with a message to Iranians:

\"Finally, to the people and leaders of Iran, we want you to have a future and a great future, one that you deserve. One of prosperity at home and harmony with the nations of the world. The United States is ready to embrace peace with all who seek it.\"

What do you think?

Do you support new sanctions on Iran? Calls for allies to leave the JCPOA? What would you like to see happen in coming days? Take action and tell your reps, then share your thoughts below.

-Josh Herman

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