U.S. Launches Airstrikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites Amid Bipartisan Praise
U.S. Launches Airstrikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites Amid Bipartisan Praise

U.S. Launches Airstrikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites Amid Bipartisan Praise

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President Donald Trump authorized U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz, which he described as a "spectacular military success" aimed at neutralizing an imminent threat. The strikes drew widespread support from Republican leaders such as Texas lawmakers Senator John Cornyn, Rep. Dan Crenshaw, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Pennsylvania Senator Dave McCormick, and New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli, who viewed the action as necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and destabilizing the Middle East. Democrat Senator John Fetterman also praised the strikes, emphasizing the need to prevent Iran from possessing nuclear capabilities due to its status as the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism. Jewish organizations, including the American Jewish Committee and local leaders like Rabbi Shmuli Novack, expressed strong approval, highlighting the U.S.-Israel alliance and the moral imperative to address the nuclear threat. However, some Democrats, including Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sean Casten, criticized the strikes and called for congressional approval before any military intervention. The bombings occur amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran and a rise in antisemitic attacks globally, reflecting the broader geopolitical and security challenges in the region.

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