Senator Tim Sheehy, a Republican from Montana and a combat veteran, delivered a speech on the Senate floor addressing the ongoing conflict with Iran. During his remarks, he referenced a bracelet honoring a fallen friend who he stated was killed by an Iranian bomb. Sheehy opposed the Iran War Powers Resolution, which aimed to limit President Trump's military actions against Iran without Congressional approval. The Senate ultimately rejected the resolution in a 47-49 vote.
In his speech, Sheehy emphasized that the conflict with Iran was initiated by the Iranian regime decades ago, stating, "We didn’t start this war, we did not. But, we will finish it." He acknowledged that while many criticize prolonged military engagements, those serving in the military do not concern themselves with political parties while defending their country.
Sheehy also highlighted various historical attacks linked to Iran and its proxies, including the 1983 Marine barracks bombing and the USS Cole incident. He argued that the Iranian regime poses a threat regardless of American political affiliations, stating, "They want to kill all of us. And they don’t just say it, they actually do it."
The senator concluded by calling for a resolution to the conflict, asserting that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard initiated hostilities and that it is necessary to address this issue to prevent future generations from facing similar threats.