They see that, this calms down. Thank you, senator. If you would just tell us where you think we are at this moment with iran . I think it is a very grave situation. The provocation on behalf of the iranians is serious, and i think right now there are some strong analysis going on as to exactly what happened and why. I think we will know more when the analysis is completed. Thehat happened and why was drone shot down, is what you are saying . Yes, and other belligerent acts from iran. It was seem to me if there was really wanting not to go to war, then iran would not have acted the way it acted. We have to analyze it and see what comes out. As far as im concerned, its something thats very serious. Its something we have to take very seriously. [indiscernible] whether it was over iranian territory, International Waters . We were told that it was in International Waters. The administration have a plan to deal with this . I think they are still formulating their response. The u. S. Need to take military action in a situation like this . Is going to be decided by the administration, the other president and his people. I feel strongly as i have for a long time now that we are a coequal branch of government and any response really needs to be ratified by the congress. I would hope that the administration would choose not to go down this path alone but that they would work with the congress and also work with our allies. Allies some very strong in europe. We have germany and we have the u. K. And france. Im hoping that we are consulting with them. I assume we are, and i hope there can be some kind of joint response. Not all of our allies are on board and declaring iran was behind it. Rep. Engel to me it seems pretty clear that it was iran, but we will see. They are analyzing it and they guess come up with a recommendation. Right now the analysis hasnt finished yet. Do you fear that military action is imminent at all . Rep. Engel i fear military action because i dont want us to get into a war. We will have to see. Do you get the impression [indiscernible] rep. Engel none of that was really discussed. Thanks, everybody. During his annual callin program from moscow, russian president Vladimir Putin commented on the news that a u. S. Surveillance drone was shot down by iran. Here is the russian president s remarks. Thehe u. S. Blamed iran for oil tanker attack in the oman golf. Is there going to be a war, and what is russia going to do . Indeed, i dont know why they are asking me. Perhaps you dont have a direct line to your colleagues from iran. The u. S. Says that its on the table. I would say straightaway that would be a disaster, at least for the region. The outcome would be an outburst of violence. The number of refugees would increase. Would initiate such an who that is would also lead to negative consequences. It is really hard to calculate what the backlash would be, the ramifications would be. Shiais a she upcountry country. They are capable to extreme measures if they need to protect themselves, they need to protect their country. They can take it to an extreme, but we dont know what that extreme will be. Want the event to take that turn. We dont want to see that scenario materializing. Iran has been fully compliant with the iaea. Observedions have been , so no sanctions should have been applied against it. Its not justified. Journal,s washington live every day with news and policy issues that impact you. Coming up friday morning, we will talk with member of the house judiciary and intelligence committees Florida Democratic congresswoman about the mother report and the latest with iran. Then Georgia Republican congressman buddy carter discusses the epa decision to roll back Obama AdministrationClimate Policy rules for powerplant emissions. Be sure to join washington journal sunday, when we mark the 50th anniversary of the stonewall riots, the key turning point of the gay rights movement. We will take your calls and questions beginning at 8 30 a. M. Eastern on washington journal. Next, the second house hearing reviewing the findings of the mother report. Among the witnesses testifying was a former counsel to the assistant attorney general during the Obama Administration. This is about 3. 5 hours