LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — As Israel was struck by Iranian missiles Friday in retaliation for the lethal Israeli assaults on the nation’s nuclear and army buildings, U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich) is voicing her considerations that the battle might result in a bigger battle that places all the Center East in danger.
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Slotkin, a member of the Senate Armed Providers Committee, launched an announcement Friday, expressing fear that the battle and the drastic results it might have if it have been to turn into a “spiral of violence” resulting in penalties for the Center East and the US:
“The strikes in the Middle East create a moment of uncertainty, and there’s no doubt that American troops and civilians in the region — particularly friends and family of Michiganders — are at risk of being caught in the crossfire.“But while it’s too early to tell how this will all play out, Israel has struck a blow against the hardline Iranian government, a state sponsor of terror that has long held out the threat of a potential nuclear weapon over the region.“Iran has fired ballistic missiles at U.S. bases and Israel for years, and I have seen up close how Iran’s proxy forces have been responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Americans across the Middle East, and countless civilians.“But here’s the thing: as with all conflicts, there’s serious danger of a spiral of violence that leads to real consequences for the U.S., and people in the region. Addressing that risk typically takes professionals with a depth of experience. It’s essential that the Administration manage the situation — and that’s the point that concerns me most.”
U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), June 13, 2025
What to find out about Israel’s main assault on Iran
Israel attacked Iran Friday with warplanes and drones that it had beforehand smuggled into the nation, utilizing them to assault key amenities and kill army generals and scientists—saying these measures have been essential earlier than Iran was capable of construct an atomic weapon. In alternate, Iran retaliated by sending a swarm of drones at Israel, with Supreme Chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warning of “severe punishment.”
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“Don’t think that they hit and it’s over. No. They started the work and started the war,” Khamenei mentioned in a recorded message. “We will not allow them to escape safely from this great crime they committed.”
The Related Press contributed to this report.
