Back and forth military strikes between the Israeli and Iranian governments have pushed an entire region to the precipice of a devastating war. Hundreds of people have already died. Now, families across the world sit terrified, unsure if they or their loved ones will be in harm's way.

This violent reality is abhorrent to people who believe in peace and justice like us, but that’s not the only reason we’re worried. Troubling reports indicate the Israeli government is urging the United States to enter the war and attack sites in Iran directly — and if the U.S. government is dragged in deeper, things could all get even worse.

Israeli PM Netanyahu doesn’t get to decide when the United States goes to war. But Trump appears to be letting Netanyahu call the shots — even though war with Iran is hugely unpopular across the country, including with his base — and that’s where we come in.

Today, as loud and influential hawks in the media and across DC champion these attacks and urge the U.S. government to intervene directly, we need to do what we do best: Turn up the pressure to stop a war.