Dhaka: US Senator Bernie Sanders on Saturday criticized the ongoing war in Iran as a 'violation of international law' while addressing the flagship 'No Kings' rally in St. Paul, Minnesota. Speaking to thousands of protesters, Sanders pledged to oppose President Donald Trump's request for an additional $200 billion in military spending for the US-Israeli war in Iran, reports Al Jazeera.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Sanders highlighted the deceptive narratives that have historically been presented to the American public concerning military engagements. 'Let us be honest. The American people were lied to about the war in Vietnam, we were lied to about the war in Iraq, and we are being lied to today about the war in Iran,' Sanders stated emphatically.
The progressive Democrat reminded the crowd that Trump had campaigned on a promise to end 'forever wars.' He emphasized the principles of sovereignty and the illegality of unprovoked attacks. 'One sovereign nation cannot simply go about attacking another sovereign nation for any reason it chooses,' he added.
Sanders' remarks come amid the US midterm election season, where Trump's Republican Party faces voter scrutiny over foreign policy and military engagement. Thousands have joined 'No Kings' rallies across the US and Europe, voicing opposition to the Iran war and President Trump's policies.