US EditionElected Officials React to Middle East Conflict, U.S. Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Facilities
- On Monday, Iran fired missiles toward American military facilities located in Qatar and Iraq as a response to U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear sites.
- The missile strikes followed a successful U.S. bombing of three key Iranian nuclear facilities the preceding Saturday, escalating regional tensions.
- Policymakers and elected officials expressed mixed reactions: some endorsed the strikes as necessary, while others criticized the lack of congressional authorization and risk of escalation.
- Senator Mark Warner demanded clear strategic goals from the president to protect American lives, while State Senator Ken Bogner acknowledged Iran's hostile actions but warned about troop risks abroad.
- The Department of Homeland Security warned of a heightened threat environment in the U.S., and analysts noted growing fears among Americans about entering another Middle East conflict.
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Grand Strand veterans react to ongoing turmoil in Middle East
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) -- News of the United States' strikes on three of Iran's nuclear sites has the nation talking, and the Grand Strand is no exception. At American Legion Post 178 in Murrells Inlet, veterans shared their thoughts about the conflict. "I believe that Iran has been pulling our leg for many, many years, prodding us," Vietnam Veteran Bob Martin said. He said the decision to strike Iran's nuclear sites was in the best interes…
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der Standard DEIn Iran, the attacks on nuclear facilities are inconceivable – despite years of threats. Many, including opponents of the regime, condemn the bombings.
Montanans respond to attacks on Iran's nuclear sites and retaliation
BILLINGS - Iran targeted short and medium-range missiles at the largest us military base in the Middle East on Monday. These attacks come after the United States struck three key Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday.That's impressive, said State Sen. Ken Bogner, R-Miles City. We really do have the best military in the world.State Senator and Professor talk about Iran: Montanans respond to attacks on Iran's nuclear sites and retaliationBogner served…
The Indiana Gazette Online
The full impact of the US attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities remains uncertain. This raises questions about what remains of Tehran's nuclear program and how its military might respond.
The U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, considered Tuesday that it is “almost impossible” for Iran to resume its nuclear program after the U.S. bombing of three of its facilities, despite leaking in a preliminary intelligence report.
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