White House 2020 hopefuls turn to foreign policy, slam Trump on Iran


  • World
  • Sunday, 19 May 2019

Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate and U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) talks to diners during a campaign stop at the Green Elephant in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, U.S., February 17, 2019. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two Democrats with U.S. military experience who are vying for the party's 2020 presidential nomination shifted the focus of the race to foreign policy on Sunday, criticizing Republican President Donald Trump for escalating tensions with Iran that could lead to war.

The relationship between Washington and Tehran has become increasingly strained in recent weeks, raising concerns about a potential U.S.-Iran conflict.

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