If we go to war, innocent lives will be put at risk.

如果我们发动战争，无辜的生命就会受到威胁。

He stated unequivocally that the forces were ready to go to war.

他明确表示部队已经作好准备去打仗。

Giving the president the authority to go to war would strengthen his hand for peace.

给予总统发动战争的权利会加强他对于和平的掌控权。

So you're saying this will strengthen the American public's resolve to go to war if necessary?

那么你是说，这将会坚定美国公众在必要时参战的决心？

It may yet go to war with Iran on the same basis.

或许与伊朗开战的情形也会类似。