Moulton Statements on U.S. Response to Iranian-Backed Attacks in the Middle East
Rep. Moulton has issued multiple statements and interviews about the ongoing attacks on U.S. military personnel by Iranian-backed militant groups in Iraq, Syria, and in the Red Sea.
Statements:
- Statement on U.S. Airstrikes on Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen (January 11, 2024)
- Statement on Attacks on U.S. Servicemembers in Northeastern Jordan (January 29, 2024)
- Statement on U.S. Strikes Against Iranian Targets in Iraq and Syria (February 2, 2024)
Interviews:
- NPR's "All Things Considered": After Jordan attack, White House says it doesn't seek war, but vows to respond
- CNN's "AC 360"
- CNN News Central
- MSNBC's "Deadline White House"
- BBC News
- Newsnation
Congressman Moulton's statement and commentary was also mentioned in reports by various media outlets, including:
- Wall Street Journal: Three U.S. Troops Killed in Drone Attack in Jordan
- Washington Post: "Biden Faces Treacherous Political Choices in Answering Deadly Attack"
- Reuters: Political pressure builds on Biden to strike Iran after US deaths
- Boston Herald: Biden considering response to attack in Jordan as calls come for war with Iran
- Channel 5 (WCVB): Mass. congressman reacts to Jordan drone attack that left 3 American soldiers dead