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Iowa congressional leaders express support of Trump, Iran nuclear site bombings
Trump made the call to side with Israel and attack Iran’s nuclear sites in a mission called “Operation Midnight Black.” The attack was successful and has earned praise from Iowa’s leaders.
Watch Trump’s full address to the nation after US bombs Iran
After a U.S. attack on three nuclear sites in Iran that President Trump called “very successful,” he addressed the nation.
President Donald Trump earned a lot of praise from Iowa congressional lawmakers on social media Saturday evening after he confirmed the U.S. bombed three major Iranian-based nuclear sites Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan.
After days of speculation and high anticipation, Trump made the call to side with Israel and attack Iran’s nuclear sites in a mission called “Operation Midnight Hammer.” He gave a live statement Saturday night to confirm the bombings, claiming the facilities were “totally obliterated.”
Iowa congressional lawmakers and Gov. Kim Reynolds expressed gratitude for Trump’s actions.
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. 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.”
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!”
Rep. Randy Feenstra
“Thank you to President Trump for obliterating Iranian nuclear facilities and keeping our country safe!”
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. Thank you to our brave warriors who carried out these attacks & are now on their way back safely home. God Bless President Trump and the USA.”
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
“Under the constitutional authority granted to the president as Commander-in-Chief under Article II, [President Donald Trump] 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.”
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.”
Chris Meglio is a reporter for the Register. Reach him at cmeglio@gannett.com.