Iowa lawmakers release statements following US strike on Iran
DES MOINES, Iowa — Several Iowa lawmakers are releasing statements following the United States' strike on three Iranian nuclear sites.
President Trump announced a strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan on Saturday evening. The president later spoke at the White House, saying Iran's key nuclear sites were 'completely and fully obliterated.'
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Following the announcement, Governor Reynolds, along with Iowa senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley, and representatives Randy Feenstra, Zach Nunn, Ashley Hinson, and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, shared their responses via the social media platform 'X.'
Gov. Kim Reynolds:
'President Trump made the right call in denying Iran—the world's foremost sponsor of terror—a nuclear weapon. His decisive action leading with peace through strength protects our national security interests and makes the world a safer place. God bless America and the men and women of the US Armed Forces who protect her.'
Sen. Joni Ernst:
'By leading with peace through strength, President Trump is making the world a safer place and protecting Americans. Iran must never be able to threaten America with a nuclear weapon. God bless our commander in chief and our servicemembers!'
Sen. Chuck Grassley:
'Our commander in chief & brave military forces hv carried out a mission in Iran to prevent nuclear enrichment Iran believes in 'Death to Israel Death to America' Keeping USA safe is number 1 responsibility of Pres Trump.'
Rep. Randy Feenstra:
'Thank you to President Trump for obliterating Iranian nuclear facilities and keeping our country safe!'
Rep. Zach Nunn:
'As President Trump takes decisive action to eliminate Iran's nuclear threat, I also remain committed to ensuring our troops—including Iowa's Guardsmen deploying to the region—are protected and not engaged in a forever war. America remains a strong force for Peace through Strength.'
Rep. Ashley Hinson:
'Thanks to President Trump's decisive leadership, our military carried out successful strikes on Iran's nuclear sites tonight. Iran is the largest state sponsor of terrorism & President Trump made it clear: Iran can never have a path to a nuclear weapon. Now they won't.'
Rep. Mariannette-Miller Meeks:
'Under the constitutional authority granted to the president as Commander-in-Chief under Article II, @POTUS took decisive action tonight to keep America, our allies and the world, safe. His bold leadership and commitment to peace through strength delivered results. Our military successfully struck Iran's nuclear sites, sending a clear message: the world's top sponsor of terrorism will never obtain a nuclear weapon. Proud of our warriors and our President.'
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