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Pelosi Statement on Recent Developments with Iran

June 20, 2019

Contact: Speaker's Press Office,
202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement following a White House briefing on Iran with House and Senate leaders on the targeting of an unmanned U.S. drone by Iran:

"In light of the targeting of an unmanned U.S. drone by Iran, it is essential that we remain fully engaged with our allies, recognize that we are not dealing with a responsible adversary and do everything in our power to de-escalate.

"This is a dangerous, high-tension situation that requires a strong, smart and strategic, not reckless, approach."

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