1. United States
2. N.Y.
3. Letter

I am writing to demand immediate and forceful action to end U.S. involvement in the war in Iran, to oppose any proposed funding—reportedly on the order of $200 billion—and to confront the rapidly escalating and deeply dangerous developments unfolding across the region. In just the past 24–48 hours, the situation has deteriorated further in ways that demand urgent Congressional response: First, Israel’s defense minister has ordered an intensification of demolitions in southern Lebanon, including the destruction of bridges and homes, as part of an effort to expand a militarized buffer zone. This is occurring in the context of Israel’s ongoing campaign against Hezbollah, opening a second major front in a widening regional war. The systematic destruction of civilian infrastructure—domicide—raises serious concerns under international law and reflects a broader and well-documented pattern of territorial expansion and displacement. These actions will result in civilian harm, forced displacement, and long-term instability. The United States cannot continue to provide funding, weapons, and diplomatic cover for actions that will be widely understood—now and historically—as violations of international norms. This is not only a moral failure; it implicates the United States directly. Second, President Trump has now publicly threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s electricity infrastructure, including major power generation facilities, if Iran does not comply with demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation is extraordinarily dangerous. Among the potential targets is Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, a civilian energy facility monitored by international authorities and not part of any weapons program. For decades, nuclear facilities have been treated as off-limits precisely because of the catastrophic humanitarian and environmental consequences that would result from an attack. The United States has previously taken a strong position against military action near nuclear facilities in other conflicts. To now threaten direct strikes on such infrastructure represents a profound and alarming reversal—one that, if carried out, would constitute a grave violation of international norms and risk mass civilian harm. Third, these escalations come as the administration prepares to request an extraordinary level of funding for this war—reportedly around $200 billion. This would lock the United States into a prolonged and expanding conflict with no clear authorization, no defined end state, and no demonstrated public support. Let’s be clear: this war remains deeply unpopular with the American people. Recent polling consistently shows that a majority of Americans oppose deeper military involvement in Iran and do not support committing U.S. forces or resources to another open-ended war in the region. Congress has a responsibility to reflect that reality. At the same time, the administration continues to argue for cuts to domestic programs that millions rely on—housing, healthcare, education—while preparing to allocate vast sums to sustain and expand this war. This is a stark and unacceptable misalignment of national priorities. Finally, it must be stated clearly: opposition to this war, and to U.S. support for these actions, is not antisemitic. It is a principled, pro-American position grounded in opposition to unauthorized war, civilian harm, and the misuse of U.S. resources and power. Given these urgent developments, I call on you to: • Publicly and unequivocally oppose any funding for the war in Iran, including the reported $200 billion proposal. • Vote against any appropriations legislation that includes funding for this conflict. • Demand immediate clarification from the administration regarding threats to strike civilian and nuclear energy infrastructure, and publicly oppose such actions. • Call for and support measures to halt U.S. support—military, financial, and diplomatic—for actions that target civilian infrastructure in Lebanon and elsewhere. • Reassert Congress’s constitutional authority by requiring explicit authorization for any continued military engagement. • Actively organize within Congress to block further escalation and funding. • Use your public platform to clearly communicate the risks, costs, and consequences of this war to the American people. The United States is on a dangerous path toward a wider regional war with catastrophic humanitarian, environmental, and geopolitical consequences. Congress must act now to stop this escalation, deny funding, and bring this war to an end. History will judge this moment. I urge you to act accordingly.