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Ambassador Defends Trump's Iran Threat Amid Outrage

4/16/2026

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  • On April 15, 2026, U.S. UN Ambassador Mike Waltz faced lawmakers over President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran.
  • Senator Chris Murphy criticized the remarks, saying they could be read as a promise to commit war crimes.
  • Waltz defended Trump's remarks, claiming they led to a ceasefire and negotiations.
  • Senators questioned the morality of continuing the conflict, and social media commentators expressed outrage at Waltz's defense.