Marjorie Taylor Greene blasts Trump’s latest Iran strikes, compares them to 'Bush-era war lies'

WASHINGTON, DC: Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) criticized President Donald Trump's latest military action against Iran on Wednesday, July 8, comparing the renewed strikes to the arguments used during the former President George W Bush administration to justify the Iraq War.

Her remarks came hours after the United States launched another wave of strikes on Iranian targets, with Trump declaring the ceasefire with Tehran effectively "over" and defending the operation as necessary following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Marjorie Taylor Greene compares latest Iran strikes to Bush-era Iraq War

In a post on X, Greene questioned the rationale behind the latest US strikes, linking them to Iran's attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz while criticizing Trump's repeated emphasis on Tehran's nuclear program.

"Iran bombed ships going through the Strait of Hormuz so Trump bombs Iran," Greene wrote, arguing that the renewed military action had contributed to rising oil prices and a decline in the stock market.

She also took aim at Trump's repeated explanation for the strikes, writing, "Then Trump goes back to saying he bombed Iran because 'Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.' Repeats it at least 60 times to the press today."

Greene questioned how the administration's focus on Iran's nuclear ambitions aligned with the attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, adding, "I didn't realize Iran's nuclear program was in the Strait of Hormuz controlling oil."

Greene compared the administration's justification for the strikes to the Bush administration's arguments ahead of the Iraq War.

"Feels more like post 9/11 Bush era Middle East war lies and war economy politics than any real concern about Iran having a nuclear weapon much like Iraq having weapons of mass destruction," Greene wrote, adding, "Literally what we voted to end from the Republican Party."

Her remarks referenced the George W Bush administration's justification for the 2003 invasion of Iraq, when US officials argued that Baghdad possessed weapons of mass destruction. No such stockpiles were ultimately found following the invasion.

Donald Trump says ceasefire is 'over,' defends fresh strikes and nuclear stance

Marjorie Taylor Greene's criticism came as Trump signaled a tougher approach toward Tehran following a new round of military exchanges. Speaking during the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump said the memorandum of understanding reached with Iran last month was effectively finished.

"For me, I think it's over," Trump said, while describing Iran's leadership as "scum" and adding, "As far as I'm concerned, it's over." Trump said US negotiators could continue discussions if they wished, though he expressed little optimism about reaching a final agreement.

Trump praised the operation while reiterating his administration's position on Iran's nuclear program. "We're going to de-nuke it. We're not going to let them, because they're crazy, and they can't have a nuclear weapon," he said.

The renewed military action marked another escalation in the conflict despite the 60-day ceasefire framework signed last month, with both Washington and Tehran accusing each other of violating the agreement.