In a candid discussion on ABC's "This Week," Senator Rand Paul voiced his apprehensions about President Donald Trump's recent threats to bomb Iran in response to the continuing protests throughout the nation. The Kentucky Republican raised doubts about the effectiveness of such military actions, emphasizing that the path to freedom and liberation globally does not necessarily involve American intervention.

"We wish freedom and liberation the best around the world, but I don’t think it’s the job of the American government to be involved with every freedom movement around the world," Paul stated, expressing his belief in a more cautious approach to international affairs.

The senator also highlighted the practical difficulties of carrying out military strikes in areas with high civilian presence, questioning the administration's ability to protect Iranian protesters in such scenarios. "How do you drop a bomb in the middle of a crowd or a protest and protect the people there?" he asked, underscoring the complexities involved in distinguishing between protesters and law enforcement on the ground.

Adding a constitutional perspective, Paul reminded viewers that the U.S. Constitution does not grant the president the authority to initiate military action unilaterally. "Plus there's the constitution that we don't let presidents bomb countries when they feel like it. They are supposed to ask the people through the Congress for permission," he explained.

The backdrop to these discussions is the ongoing turmoil in Iran, where protests erupted last month due to severe economic decline. While initially focused on economic issues, the demonstrations have increasingly called for total regime change. Despite a government-imposed internet blackout making information scarce, reports suggest that at least 538 people have died in the unrest, with thousands more arrested.

President Trump has issued stern warnings to Iranian leaders, cautioning them against using violence on protesters. He expressed solidarity with the Iranian pursuit of freedom in a post on Truth Social, stating, "Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before. The USA stands ready to help!!!"

However, Paul warned that U.S. military intervention might counterintuitively consolidate domestic support for the Iranian regime rather than weaken it. "If you bomb the government, do you then rally people to their flag who are upset with the Ayatollah but then say, gosh, we can't have a foreign government invading or bombing our country?” he pondered, suggesting that the protests themselves should be seen as a legitimate expression of dissent.

Concluding his remarks, Paul reiterated his stance that supporting Iran's internal push for reform is crucial but must be approached with restraint. "The best way is to encourage them and say, we would recognize a government that is a freedom-loving government, that allows free elections, but bombing is not the answer," he affirmed.