Republicans Respond to Israel’s Strikes on Iran: ‘Game On’
- On June 12-13, 2025, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion with strikes targeting Iran's nuclear facilities and military leadership to preempt threats.
- This operation followed Iran's rapid nuclear progression since the U.S. withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal under President Trump, who urged Iran to negotiate.
- Iran retaliated on June 13 with multiple ballistic missile waves over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, intercepted by Israel, raising concerns about regional escalation and U.S. involvement.
- Senator Pete Welch warned Israel's actions risk regional war and could lead to catastrophic U.S. involvement, while Rashida Tlaib called the strikes a dangerous escalation risking U.S. entanglement.
- Colorado Democrats Bennet and Crow criticized Trump's Iran policy for increasing risks, urged diplomacy, emphasized supporting Israel's defense, and called to protect Americans and prevent escalation.
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Colorado's congressional delegation reacts to strikes between Israel and Iran
Members of Colorado's congressional delegation expressed support for Israel in the wake of the country's attack on Iran's nuclear capability late Thursday, with some calling for the United States to work to deescalate the conflict.
Colorado delegation reacts to strikes
Members of Colorado's congressional delegation expressed support for Israel in the wake of the country's attack on Iran's nuclear capability late Thursday, with some calling for the United States to work to deescalate the conflict.
Local lawmakers react to Israel's military strikes on Iran
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Multiple lawmakers from Indiana and Illinois have been reacting to Israel's military strikes on Iran. Senator Todd Young, who represents Indiana in the United States Senate, released a statement where he said, "Iran's nuclear ambitions threaten world peace and stability. I stand with Israel as it confronts this existential threat." Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear and missile sites, Iran responds with drone stri…
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