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Chris Coons on the U.S. Military Buildup Near Iran
Chris Coons · U.S. Senate, Delaware ·
Statement on reports of a U.S. military buildup near Iran
“President Trump needs to make clear to the nation that he has a real plan, and he must seek the consent of Congress and the American people.”
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Chris Coons on the U.S. Military Buildup Near Iran. Congress Receipts, https://congressreceipts.com/statements/coons-iran-military-buildup-2026/. Original source: U.S. Senator Chris Coons, Feb 23, 2026, https://www.coons.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ranking-member-coons-statement-on-military-buildup-near-iran/.
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