Democrats accused Trump of escalating tensions with Iran, while Republicans supported the airstrike decision.

The Pentagon's announcement of an air strike that killed Major General Qassem Soleimani, commander of the Quds task force of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), was controversial today among members of Congress. .

Members of the Republican Party in both the US House of Representatives and the US Senate have expressed their support for President Donald Trump's decision to order an air strike to "destroy" General Soleimani, saying that Soleimani's death was " send a strong message "to Iran.

"The cost of killing and wounding Americans has increased. This is a major blow to the Iranian regime," Senator Lindsey Graham posted on Twitter today, accusing Soleimani of being "cruel and cruel "with" hand stained with American blood ".

The US Department of Defense confirmed that President Trump ordered an air strike against Soleimani when he found him landing at Baghdad International Airport at dawn on January 3. Soleimani, a senior Iraqi militia commander, and six of the convoy were killed in a missile strike.

"Qassem Soleimani mastered Iran's terrorist acts for decades, including the deaths of hundreds of Americans. Today, he paid the price and the American soldiers who died in his hands demanded merit. reason, what they deserve. America was safer after Soleimani's death, "Arkansas senator Tom Cotton said.

Even Republican members who frequently criticize Trump have expressed their agreement with his airstrike decision.

"This is very simple: General Soleimani died because he was a cruel man who killed many Americans. The president acted courageously and rightly. Americans should be proud of our forces." mission, "Nebraska state senator Ben Sasse said.

However, many Democrats have expressed concern about the attack that killed Iranian generals, arguing that this action could cause further instability in the Middle East.

"The air strike is in danger of triggering a more dangerous escalation of violence. The United States and the world cannot accept it so that the escalation of the tension is beyond the level of salvation," House Speaker Speaker Nancy Pelosi said today. now on. Ms Pelosi said that Trump ordered an air strike without "authorized use of force" against Iran and without consulting with Congress.

Traditionally, the US president has often informed and consulted Congress when using force to combat serious threats to US security. Congress also often authorizes the US president to launch attacks, such as the campaign to kill Osama bin Laden.

However, this process is not necessary when the threat to US security is deemed urgent, as in the case of Soleimani. The Pentagon said President Trump ordered the strike of Soleimani "to prevent future Tehran offensive plans," accusing the Iranian general "of being responsible for the deaths of hundreds of US soldiers and allies, as well as thousands more injured. "

"Trump's action to escalate tensions will bring us closer to another catastrophic war in the Middle East. This could cost trillions of dollars and kill countless lives. Trump promised to stop ending wars, but this action will push us to another one, "Senator Bernie Sanders, a Democratic presidential candidate, posted on Twitter.

Former US Vice President Joe Biden also harshly criticized the Trump administration, accusing the airstrike as "extremely serious escalation in an already dangerous area". Biden said the White House boss had "poured fuel into the fire" and that the US could "be on the brink of a major conflict throughout the Middle East".

"This reckless move will escalate tensions with Iran," said Elizabeth Warren, another Democratic presidential candidate. Warren warned of the risk of new conflicts in the Middle East and said the United States must "avoid another costly war".

Senator Tom Udall said the airstrike could lead to unintended consequences and could put "American forces and citizens at risk". Udall fears the death of Iranian general will push the United States into another catastrophic war in the Middle East, something that "Americans do not want nor support."

The attack came just two days after thousands of protesters broke through the wall, breaking into the US embassy in Baghdad to protest the US air strikes against three positions of pro-Iranian Kataib Hezbollah on Iraqi and Syrian territory. last week left 25 gunmen dead, 51 injured. The Pentagon accuses Soleimani of being behind the attack on the embassy.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Soleimani's death would make the country even more determined to oppose "American expansionism and protect Islamic values", vowing to "take revenge" on Soleimani.