June 19, 2025

The Islamic Shura Council and Shia Muslim Council are deeply alarmed by the Israeli government’s unprovoked and dangerous attacks on Iranian territory, which risk triggering a broader regional war and drawing the United States into direct conflict. The U.S. must not act as a silent partner in this escalation. Continued military aid and weapons shipments to Israel—without conditions or accountability—signal support for further aggression and undermine any claim to a rules-based international order.

We join organizations nationwide in urging Congress to assert its constitutional authority and ensure the U.S. does not become entangled in another avoidable conflict—particularly one fueled by Israeli airstrikes and enabled by American weapons. The American people have made it clear: we do not want another endless war.

In this context, we welcome Senator Tim Kaine’s resolution affirming that any U.S. involvement in war with Iran must be explicitly authorized by Congress, as required by the Constitution. With tensions rising and military provocations escalating, restoring Congressional oversight is crucial to preventing another unauthorized and catastrophic war in the Middle East.

We urge our elected representatives to support Senator Kaine’s resolution and reject any effort to authorize military action without public debate and Congressional approval.

The Islamic Shura Council and Shia Muslim Council stand with communities across faiths and backgrounds in calling for diplomacy, de-escalation, and a foreign policy rooted in justice, accountability, and peace. We call for an immediate halt to arms transfers that fuel unlawful attacks and reaffirm our commitment to a future free from war, militarism, and impunity.