Top US Lawmakers Briefed on Iran Tensions as Military Force Deployed
Secretary of State Marco Rubio to deliver rare briefing to Congress amid heightened tensions with Iran and major US military buildup in the Middle East.
Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, will deliver a rare briefing to top lawmakers in Congress on the ongoing tensions with Iran. This comes as the United States deploys its largest force of aircraft and warships to the Middle East since the 2003 buildup to the Iraq war.
The audience for Rubio's briefing will include the so-called "gang of eight", which comprises the senior legislators from both parties in the House and Senate, as well as the chairs and ranking members of the House and Senate intelligence committees. This high-profile gathering underscores the gravity of the situation and the need for Congress to be fully informed on the administration's strategy and actions.
The heightened US military presence in the region, not seen since the lead-up to the Iraq invasion, signals a significant escalation of tensions between Washington and Tehran. Iran has been a longstanding source of concern for US policymakers, with issues ranging from its nuclear program and support for regional proxies to its ballistic missile development and confrontational posture in the Persian Gulf.
Source: The Guardian
