Rep. Kelly releases statement on President Trump's decision to bomb Iran

MATTESON, ILL. — U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. military strike against Iran:

"President Trump's decision to bomb Iran will not lead to peace but rather cause more violence, destruction, and conflict in the Middle East. Iran can never be allowed nuclear weapons, but it was President Trump's decision to break the Iran Nuclear Deal that allowed Iran to speed up their enrichment program, making us and our allies less safe. Instead of using diplomacy to lower temperatures, President Trump has escalated the situation, which will further destabilize the region and cause  repercussions here at home and across the globe. The Trump Administration must come to Congress for an Authorization for Use of Military Force."