Former Vice President Mike Pence has weighed in on the recent attack on American soldiers in Iraq, stating that it is essential for the United States to respond with overwhelming force. Pence, who served in one of two administrations that took strong action against Iran in the past, believes that Iran must be held accountable for sponsoring militias that carried out the attack.
Expressing his condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers, Pence emphasized the importance of a strong response. Drawing on his personal connection to the military as the father of a Marine and son-in-law of a Navy pilot, he emphasized that the lives of American soldiers should not be taken lightly. He called for overwhelming force, referencing previous instances when the United States used military action to demonstrate to Iran that their actions come with consequences.
