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Last Updated on March 12, 2026.

Washington – In response to U.S. and Israeli government attacks on Iran, Win Without War Deputy Director Shayna Lewis released the following statement:

“We condemn President Trump for joining Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in a new and unnecessary war with Iran that threatens millions of people across the region, including U.S. servicemembers.

“This war is flatly illegal — neither authorized by Congress, nor justified under any international law. Trump has similarly failed to make his case to the U.S. public in any way. Instead, he has capriciously upended critical diplomatic negotiations to ignite a major, open-ended, region-wide war.

“Already, Trump’s violence, which he acknowledges may cost ‘the lives of courageous American heroes,’ has killed students and teachers, parents and children. If left unchecked, many more will die. Those deaths will be on Trump’s hands.

“While Trump has tried to portray himself as an ally to brave protesters in Iran facing grave violence, the Iranian government’s horrific record does not justify this reckless push to war. We know from decades of tragic U.S.-led interventions that bombs do not deliver peace and freedom to people struggling under brutal regimes.

“Congress must convene immediately and end this illegal war. This week both the House and Senate will have yet another chance at passing War Powers Resolutions to rein in our out-of-control president. They owe it to their constituents, their constitutional duty, and people across the globe to vote yes.”

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February 28, 2026