'World cannot afford war': U.S. Democrats respond to Iran missile strike


  • World
  • Wednesday, 08 Jan 2020

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi leaves a house democratic leadership meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 7, 2020. REUTERS/ Leah Millis

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats in the U.S. Congress and some of the party's presidential contenders warned on Tuesday about escalating conflict in the Middle East after Iran launched a retaliatory missile strike against U.S. forces in Iraq.

The news that Tehran had fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles against at least two Iraqi military bases hosting U.S.-led coalition personnel broke during a meeting of Democratic lawmakers in the House of Representatives.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Taiwan's president to visit Tuvalu, Palau and Marshall Islands
US believes Russia's attack in Ukraine showcased new missile
Haiti blasts Macron's criticism of transition council as 'unfriendly and inappropriate'
Cote d'Ivoire, EU sign new fishing agreement
North Korea's Kim accuses US of stoking tension, warns of nuclear war
Canada to give holiday tax break for groceries
U.S. stocks close higher
Slovak PM shooting suspect faces prolonged custody
Gas Leak prompts evacuation of 150 people in Prague

Others Also Read