Recent discussions highlight concerns over Iran's proxy forces in the Middle East, with General Kurilla noting their operationalization in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, the West Bank, and Yemen. Leaders emphasize the need to hold Iran accountable for attacks. The reauthorization of the US HIV aid program, PEPFAR, for one year is praised but viewed as a sign of diminished US leadership in global health. Efforts are ongoing to secure a full five-year reauthorization to save more lives and combat HIV/AIDS worldwide.
America’s global AIDS relief program has been authorized for another year in the bipartisan budget deal. Still, public health advocates say the single year sends a worrying signal about U.S. commitment to the issue moving forward. https://t.co/pZGgF3z6h1
Congressman @RepDonBacon: “Iran is our biggest threat in the Middle East and we cannot standby while their proxy forces keep attacking our military. Iran must be held accountable for their attacks.”
The one-year reauthorization of PEPFAR included in this week's spending bills will save lives, but we need to keep working towards a full five-year reauthorization. https://t.co/rXwTe6uqq8
CHM @RepMcCaul: "The reauthorization of PEPFAR in this appropriations package is a significant step in combatting HIV/AIDS around the world and promoting America’s role as a force for good around the world. (1/2)
CHM @RepMcCaul: "“America’s adversaries are getting bolder and more aggressive every day, and the United States must project strength to reassure our partners and affirm our role as a global leader. (1/3)
The HIV research nonprofit @amfAR releases a statement about the one-year reauthorization of the wildly successful US HIV aid program, @PEPFAR: amfAR APPLAUDS PEPFAR REAUTHORIZATION BUT ONE-YEAR AUTHORIZATION SIGNALS DIMINISHED U.S. LEADERSHIP ON GLOBAL HEALTH Reauthorization of… https://t.co/wleJPHJseg https://t.co/vtpz1XukO5
The @HASCRepublicans met with the U.S. Africa and Central Command leaders this week. Iran is our biggest threat in the Middle East and we cannot standby while their proxy forces keep attacking our military. Iran must be held accountable for their attacks. https://t.co/quqbwBWrqi
“Iran has worked for decades to encircle the region with its proxies. In the past six months, we have seen every proxy in the Iranian threat network operationalized — in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, the West Bank and Yemen,” Gen. Kurilla said. https://t.co/rrzyUQzDbC