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Senator Compares Putin To Qasem Soleimani

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Senator Tom Tillis described the current global alliance landscape as a revived axis of evil. The comments were made during a six-hour congressional hearing regarding the current conflict with Iran. The hearing included testimony from the Pentagon chief before the House Armed Services Committee. Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker stated that Iran has a history of practicing violence and seeking nuclear blackmail. The remarks highlight a partisan divide in the Senate regarding the administration's response to Iran. The warning was issued during a Senate Armed Services Committee session focused on the Department of Defense budget. Wicker noted that the administration's approach is being scrutinized amidst Republican support and Democratic criticism. The remarks occurred during a session addressing the proposed $5 trillion defense budget.

Senator Tom Tillis described the current global alliance landscape as a revived axis of evil. The comments were made during a six-hour congressional hearing regarding the current conflict with Iran. The hearing included testimony from the Pentagon chief before the House Armed Services Committee. Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker stated that Iran has a history of practicing violence and seeking nuclear blackmail. The remarks highlight a partisan divide in the Senate regarding the administration's response to Iran. The warning was issued during a Senate Armed Services Committee session focused on the Department of Defense budget. Wicker noted that the administration's approach is being scrutinized amidst Republican support and Democratic criticism. The remarks occurred during a session addressing the proposed $5 trillion defense budget. He also referenced recent military operations in Iran that he characterized as a success. Senator Wicker warned during his first congressional appearance since the conflict began that Iran's nuclear facilities have been moved underground. He stated that the political benefits of a future without the presence and intervention of rogue states must be considered. The senator's remarks come amid discussions regarding Iran's readiness to return to diplomatic paths if certain conditions are met.

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Sources · 7 independent

Radio Svoboda

“Senator Tom Tillis considers the prospect of freezing conflicts in Ukraine unacceptable, and even compares Vladimir Putin to Qasem Soleimani, the former commander of the IRGC special forces.”

Radio Svoboda

“Senator Tom Tillis considers the prospect of freezing conflicts in Ukraine unacceptable, and even compares Vladimir Putin to Qasem Soleimani, the former commander of the special forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.”

Radio Svoboda UA

“In his opinion, in an era of changing global alliances, peace has faced a revived axis of evil in the heads of Russia and Iran.”

Radio Svoboda

“Мне кажется, что Путин пытается усидеть на двух стульях... В некотором смысле он похож на сулим.”

Radio Svoboda

“вещь, Которая, думаю, многих удивила. В некотором смысле он похож на сулим.”

Radio Svoboda UA

“Senator Tom Tillis believes that those who incite conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, as separate actors, are fundamentally wrong. In his opinion, in an era of changing global alliances, peace is facing a revived axis of evil in the heads of Russia and Iran.”

Radio Svoboda UA

“Senator Tom Tillis believes... he is similar to Soleimani. He carries...”

Radio Svoboda

“I said one thing, which I think surprised many. In a sense, he is like Soleimani.”

Radio Svoboda

“In a certain sense he is like Soleimani. He is responsible for the death of Americans. The difference is only in the scale.”

Radio Svoboda UA

“в тому мисле, він похож на Сулеймоні. Він несет...”

Radio Svoboda

“This is a confrontation between the democratic world and the totalitarian world. He is responsible for the death of Americans. The difference is only in scale. Soleimani was accused of involvement in the death of hundreds of American military personnel.”

Radio Svoboda

“The difference is only in scale. Soleimani was accused of involvement in the death of hundreds of American military personnel.”

Radio Svoboda UA

“I think many will be offended by this. In that sense, he is like Soleimani. He seeks to eliminate any US presence in Europe and the Middle East.”

Radio Svoboda UA

“він похож на Сулеймоні. Він несе... «Це збудне Європа Радіус Свобода в Белому домі» – Алексу Рауфоглу.”

Radio Svoboda UA

“I think many would agree. In that sense, he is like Soleimani. He seeks to eliminate any United States presence in Europe and the Middle East.”

Radio Svoboda UA

“He is striving to conduct and win exactly such a world war. Republican Senator from the state of North Carolina Tom Tillis said.”

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