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Texas Congressman Worried About Iran Retaliation; Introduces Bill to Beef up Cybersecurity
- On June 26, 2025, Representatives Joe Wilson and Jimmy Panetta jointly introduced bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House aimed at officially classifying the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization under U.S. law.
- This bill stems from Polisario's 2020 ceasefire breach, alleged support from Iran, Hezbollah, and Russia, and its control over 20 to 30 percent of Western Sahara, a territory disputed since Morocco's 1979 annexation.
- The legislation, supported by reports from think tanks like the Hudson Institute, aims to impose sanctions while underscoring Polisario's links to terrorist groups and facilitating Iran’s presence in Africa.
- Congressman Tony Gonzales, citing his military experience, also reintroduced cybersecurity legislation amid concerns over Iranian sleeper cells and potential retaliation following recent U.S. airstrikes, saying, “We get ahead of it, and we protect our industries.”
- If the bill passes the House Foreign Affairs Committee and full House, it could represent a significant shift in U.S. policy on Western Sahara and intensify measures against separatist groups and foreign-backed actors.
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Bill introduced in US Congress to designate Polisario Front a 'terrorist organization'
'Polisario is Marxist militia backed by Iran, Hezbollah and Russia providing Iran strategic outpost in Africa and destabilizing Kingdom of Morocco, a U.S. ally for 248 years,' says Republican rep. - Anadolu Ajansı
Columbus Jewish News
Cleveland Jewish NewsHouse bill aims to impose sanctions on Iran-aligned Polisario Front
Long at war with Morocco, the Western Sahara-based group has reportedly received drones and training from Iran and Hezbollah.The post House bill aims to impose sanctions on Iran-aligned Polisario Front appeared first on JNS.org.
American Congressmen Introduce Bi-Partisan Bill to Designate Polisario as Terrorist Group
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Rep. Tony Gonzales Votes to Fully Fund Veterans Healthcare, VA Benefits and Programs
Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) voted for the final passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MILCON-VA) funding bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Gonzales drafted several key provisions in the bill that benefit Texas military installations and veteran communities from South and West Texas, including El Paso and
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