U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has strongly condemned Israel’s recent military strike on Iranian territory, calling it "illegal”.
In a statement, Sanders warned that the U.S. must not be dragged into another war in the Middle East, saying, “It is unacceptable for Netanyahu to take such unilateral action without consequences.”
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The Israeli attack reportedly occurred just days before scheduled talks on Iran’s nuclear program, raising concerns over a breakdown in diplomacy.
Sanders said the strike endangered regional stability and undermined ongoing efforts toward de-escalation.
He also claimed that Israel’s move “put the lives of countless civilians at risk” and “Undermining U.S. diplomatic efforts.”
Talks to address Iran’s nuclear program were planned for Sunday. Instead Netanyahu launched illegal strikes on Iran, killing a top ceasefire negotiator, undermining U.S. diplomatic efforts & putting countless innocent lives at risk. We can’t be dragged into another Netanyahu war.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) June 13, 2025
The Trump administration has not formally endorsed the attack, but tensions within Washington are rising over how closely the U.S. should align with Israel’s actions.
Sanders urged immediate diplomatic engagement to prevent a wider conflict.
