US EditionWhat Iowa Officials Said in Response to 'Massive' U.S. Attack on Iran
U.S. and Israel launch Operation Epic Fury against Iran to neutralize nuclear weapon threat, prompting Iowa leaders' statements on regional security and the supreme leader's reported demise.
- On Saturday, Feb 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched Operation EPIC FURY, targeting Iran's missile capabilities in a massive and ongoing operation, President Donald Trump said.
- Administration aides argue the strikes respond to failed diplomatic efforts to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions and highlight Iran's regime funding terrorism and threatening American lives.
- By Saturday evening, Iranian state media, citing the Red Crescent, reported at least 201 people killed and around 700 injured, while Iran retaliated with strikes on American and Israeli targets including a U.S. naval base in Bahrain; reports conflicted on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's fate.
- Iowa Republican leaders responded by praising the mission and praying for Iowa National Guard and U.S. servicemembers, while also emphasizing troop safety and requesting briefings.
- With the strike launched without Congressional approval, critics urged the U.S. Congress to invoke the War Powers Act and warned against repeating past forever wars without a clear exit strategy.
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Local Congressmen react to U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) - Following a weekend of strikes in Iran by the U.S. and Israel, both Coachella Valley congressmen have reacted, on opposing sides of the aisle. Republican Ken Calvert (CA-41) issued a statement reading: “Ayatollah Khomeini and the Iranian regime is the head of the snake that is responsible for killing thousands of Americans and our allies in the Middle East. For decades, both Republican and Democratic Presidents…
Iowa politicians react to U.S. and Israel's Iran strikes
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, and retaliatory airstrikes by Iran. Iowa politicians are releasing statements, with many expressing thoughts for Iowa National Guard soldiers in the Middle East. President Trump announced Saturday morning that U.S. and Israeli forces had launched a major attack on Iran. Video's show some of [...]
TN elected officials release statements on Iran attack
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Elected officials in Tennessee are making their voices heard regarding the major attack U.S. and Israel launched on Iran on Saturday. U.S. Congressman David Kustoff released the following statement in response: "For decades, the Iranian regime has led a sustained campaign of violence against the United States and our allies. It has armed [...]
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