NEW YORK – The US, Israel, and their allies should keep “all options” on the table to counter and contain the threat from a nuclear-armed Iranian regime, according to a resolution introduced this week by members of the House and Senate.

Iran-hawk Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) led the resolution along with Sens. John Fetterman (D-PA) and Katie Britt (R-AL) and Reps. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) and Mike Lawler (R-NY).

Graham said the resolution does not authorize the use of military force but establishes “the truth regarding Iran’s nuclear intentions and capability.”

The resolution affirms that Iran’s continued pursuit of nuclear weapons capability is “a credible threat” to the US and an “existential threat” to Israel and other allies and partners in the Middle East.

US demands Iran cease threatening national security

It also demands Iran cease “any and all activities” that threaten the national security interests of the US, Israel, and its allies.
US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) gives a statement to the press, in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 29, 2024 (credit: REUTERS/MARKO DJURICA)
US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) gives a statement to the press, in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 29, 2024 (credit: REUTERS/MARKO DJURICA)
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked during Friday’s press briefing for further details on President Donald Trump’s Iran policy. She repeated Trump’s threat of causing “hell to pay” against Iran and its proxies should the ceasefire and hostage release deal not come to an agreement. Leavitt did not go into detail about how the Trump administration plans to thwart a nuclear Iran.

Fetterman said the resolution sends an unmistakable message. “All options are on the table to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran,” he said.

Britt stated peace is achieved through strength, the tagline of Trump’s foreign policy agenda.