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Slotkin Statement on Israel’s Operation Against Iran

Jun 13, 2025 | Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement regarding Israel’s operation against Iran:  

“The strikes in the Middle East create a moment of uncertainty, and there’s no doubt that American troops and civilians in the region — particularly friends and family of Michiganders — are at risk of being caught in the crossfire.  

“But while it’s too early to tell how this will all play out, Israel has struck a blow against the hardline Iranian government, a state sponsor of terror that has long held out the threat of a potential nuclear weapon over the region.   

“Iran has fired ballistic missiles at U.S. bases and Israel for years, and I have seen up close how Iran’s proxy forces have been responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Americans across the Middle East, and countless civilians.  

“But here’s the thing: as with all conflicts, there’s serious danger of a spiral of violence that leads to real consequences for the U.S., and people in the region. Addressing that risk typically takes professionals with a depth of experience. It’s essential that the Administration manage the situation — and that’s the point that concerns me most.”

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