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Tim Kaine: “It is not in our national security interest to get into a war with Iran unless that war is absolutely necessary to…”

On the recordJune 23, 2025
It is not in our national security interest to get into a war with Iran unless that war is absolutely necessary to defend the United States. I am deeply concerned that the recent escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran could quickly pull the United States into another endless conflict.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia
Source
newsweek.com
Jun 23, 2025

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Kaine expresses concerns about escalating tensions with Iran and the potential for war.

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