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Top Senate Democrats raised concerns about President Donald Trump’s potential military intervention against Iran in a statement on June 18, warning against unilateral action and calling for answers from the White House before any escalation.In the joint statement Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Defense Appropriator Chris Coons (D-Del.), Armed Services Ranking Member Jack Reed (D-R.I.), and Intelligence Vice Chair Mark Warner (D-Va.) called the growing conflict between Israel and Iran a “dangerous escalation” that could ignite a broader regional war. They urged Trump to prioritize diplomacy and warned of the risks to thousands of U.S. personnel stationed across the Middle East.“Iran poses a risk to the United States and our allies and must not be allowed to attain a nuclear weapon,” the senators wrote. “The United States stands firm in our support for the continued defense of Israel, our partner and ally. Our commitment to Israel remains ironclad and we urge the administration to defend Israel against the barrage of Iranian airstrikes, including through the provision of additional air defense capabilities.”