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During a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing on Wednesday, Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) angrily confronted U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz over the deaths of American service members in Iran. Lieu demanded that Waltz resign, citing recent Iranian attacks on U.S. bases in Jordan that killed U.S. troops. The heated exchange highlights ongoing partisan tensions over the Biden administration's handling of Iran-related security threats and the loss of American military personnel in the region.
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Rep. Ted Lieu Calls for UN Ambassador Mike Waltz’s Resignation Over U.S. Service Member Deaths in Iran
Washington, D.C. – Representative Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) on Wednesday sharply criticized United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz during a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing, demanding that Waltz “should resign” over the deaths of U.S. service members in Iran.
Waltz was testifying before the committee when Lieu questioned him about U.S. troops stationed in Jordan, following recent Iranian attacks on American bases that resulted in casualties. The exchange escalated as Lieu pressed the ambassador on accountability for the loss of life.
- Key Context: The hearing focused on U.S. military posture in the Middle East, particularly in Jordan, where Iranian-backed attacks have targeted American forces.
- Lieu’s Statement: The California Democrat explicitly called for Waltz’s resignation, citing the deaths of service members as a failure of leadership.
The committee did not immediately respond to requests for further comment.
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Democrat Ted Lieu Calls for UN Ambassador Waltz's Resignation Over Troop Deaths in Iran