Congressman Mike Lawler, who represents New York’s 17th congressional district, posted a series of statements on his social media account on March 9, 2026. The posts addressed U.S.-Iran relations and an upcoming town hall event.
In a post published at 00:30 UTC, Lawler stated, “Iran has been at war with the United States for 47 years. They are the biggest state sponsors of terrorism and are responsible for the deaths of thousands of Americans and our allies.”
Later that day, at 17:19 UTC, Lawler announced a public engagement event: “We’re excited to be hosting our second town hall of the year on Sunday, March 15.
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At 19:05 UTC, Lawler reiterated concerns regarding Iran’s military activities and its domestic policies. He wrote, “Removing the threat from Iran- particularly its ballistic missile program, naval fleet, pursuit of nuclear weapons, support for terrorism, and the slaughter of its own people, needed to be addressed.
After 47 years, the threat posed by Iran is finally being addressed.”
Lawler’s remarks reflect longstanding tensions between the United States and Iran. Since the Iranian Revolution in 1979, diplomatic relations have been severed and multiple U.S. administrations have cited Iran’s alleged support for militant groups as well as its nuclear ambitions as major security concerns. The U.S. government officially designates Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism.
The congressman’s announcement of a town hall aligns with his role representing constituents in New York’s lower Hudson Valley region.
