The escalating tensions in Iran, which seemed to grow after Trump bombed the Iranian terrorist general for the attack on the US embassy, has taken a toll On Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.

During a Wednesday press conference, Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn) said that America’s escalating tensions with Iran have left her feeling “a little bit” ill “because of everything that is taking place.”

“And I think every time I hear about—I hear of conversations around war, I find myself being stricken with PTSD. And I find peace knowing that I serve with great advocates for peace and people who have shown courage against war,” Rep. Omar continued.

Omar has long been critical of President Donald Trump’s actions in Iran, including his plan to impose harsh economic sanctions, tweeting Wednesday afternoon that imposing sanctions “makes no sense.”

“This makes no sense. Sanctions are economic warfare. They have already caused medical shortages and countless deaths in Iran. You cannot claim to want deescalation and then announce new sanctions with no clear goal. This is not a measured response!” she tweeted.

This makes no sense. Sanctions are economic warfare.



They have already caused medical shortages and countless deaths in Iran.



You cannot claim to want deescalation and then announce new sanctions with no clear goal. This is not a measured response! https://t.co/sGWtwXuNDT — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) January 8, 2020

The Minnesota Democrat was also filmed snickering with Rashida Tlaib and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the background while Sheila Jackson Lee made somber comments about the loss of US lives during the Iraq War.

During Omar’s speech she had turned back to look at those far-left ‘Squad’ members, saying: ‘I find peace knowing that I serve with great advocates for peace and people who have shown courage against war.’

Republican Indiana Representative Jim Banks, an Afghan war veteran, responded furiously, accusing Omar of using PTSD as a political tool and saying her actions had revealed her true feelings on the US military.

‘This is a disgrace,’ Banks tweeted, ‘and offensive to our nation’s veterans who really do have PTSD after putting their life on the line to keep America safe.’

Omar – a Somalian refugee – doubled down on her claims, replying to Banks: ‘I survived war as a child and deal with post-traumatic stress disorder – much like many who have served or lived through war.

‘It’s shameful that you as a member of Congress would erase the PTSD of survivors.’

But Banks was not prepared to back down and shared a clip of Omar standing on the stage chuckling behind Lee, who was attempting to make the case that the US should not repeat the mistakes it did with Iraq.

‘Your words and actions at today’s press conference reveal your feelings toward our soldiers serving abroad and the video speaks for itself.’ Banks said.

The footage was also shared by Republican Jody Hice who said it was ‘absolutely shameful.’

‘Our brave men and women in uniform deserve our utmost respect and applause for their service and sacrifice – not mockery and laughter.’ The Georgia Representative tweeted.

Absolutely shameful.



WATCH→ @IlhanMN and other @HouseDemocrats make light of American lives lost overseas.



Our brave men and women in uniform deserve our utmost respect and applause for their service and sacrifice — not mockery and laughter.pic.twitter.com/Lee0tmfGDa — Rep. Jody Hice (@CongressmanHice) January 8, 2020

Omar is among Democrats who have tabled a House resolution under the War Powers Act which condemns ‘saber-rattling’ by President Donald Trump ‘and his accomplices.’

The House will vote Thursday on a measure limiting Trump’s ability to take military action against Iran.

The Democrats have been highly critical of the decision to kill Iran’s highest ranking general in a drone strike last week.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., announced the planned vote in a one-page statement that said the killing of Qassem Soleimani was ‘provocative and disproportionate.’

The Democratic war powers resolution seems certain to pass over solid Republican opposition. A similar proposal by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., faces an uphill fight in the GOP-run Senate.

Because of a procedural dispute between the two parties, it was unclear whether Thursday’s vote would be a step toward binding Trump’s hands on Iran or a symbolic gesture of opposition by Democrats.

Republicans say the proposal – a special type of resolution that does not get the president’s signature – does not have the force of law.

Democrats say that under the 1973 War Powers Act, it would be binding if also approved by the Senate. The matter has not been definitively decided by federal courts.

Iran retaliated early Wednesday local time for last week’s strike by launching missiles at two military bases in Iraq that house American troops. No casualties were reported.