US Sen. Dan Sullivan issued a strong statement Saturday in support of President Donald Trump’s decision to launch airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, calling the move a necessary step to reassert American deterrence in the face of what he acknowledged was decades of Iranian aggression.
“President Trump meant what he said—Iran will never get a nuclear bomb,” Sullivan said on X. “I commend @POTUS and his national security team for making this important but difficult decision and our brave military members for carrying it out.”
Congressman Nick Begich III also issued a statement of support: “President Trump was right to strike Iran. Weakness invites aggression — strength restores peace. Tonight’s action sends a clear message: The United States will not hesitate to defend our people, our allies, or our interests. I fully support the President’s decisive leadership in holding the Iranian regime accountable. God bless and protect our men and women serving this great nation.”
The military strikes reportedly targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Trump announced the action Saturday on Truth Social, saying the attacks were “very successful” and that US aircraft were already out of Iranian airspace.
Sullivan, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and a retired colonel in the US Marine Corps Reserve, said the Iranian regime has been in a de facto war with the United States for decades.
“The terrorist leaders of Iran have, in essence, been at war with the United States for decades—targeting, wounding and killing thousands of American service members for years,” Sullivan said.
He framed the strikes as part of a broader campaign to “reestablish deterrence” against Iran, which he said had eroded under President Joe Biden.
“Making sure the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism never gets a nuclear weapon is part of the work of reestablishing deterrence against Iran, which was lost during the appeasement of the Biden Administration,” Sullivan said. “This is difficult work, but critical for our national security. I fully support the President and his national security team in these critical efforts.”
The strikes have already drawn condemnation from Iran, which vowed retaliation. There may be sleeper cells of terrorists in the United States that could be activated by Iran, as this is part of the terrorist playbook. Federal authorities have charged individuals allegedly connected to Iran’s IRGC or Ministry of Intelligence with plots to target US officials, including former President Donald Trump and other Trump Administration figures.
The FBI has, for example, pursued operatives like Majid Dastjani Farahani for alleged assassination plots. Farahani is an Iranian intelligence officer, who is wanted by the FBI for questioning in connection with the recruitment of individuals for various operations in the United States, including lethal targeting of current and former US government officials as revenge for the killing of IRGC-QF Commander Qasem Soleimani.
Farahani has also reportedly recruited individuals for surveillance activities focused on religious sites, businesses, and other facilities in the United States. The FBI says Farahani acts for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security.
Another notorious terrorist sought by the FBI is Ali Saed Bin Ali El-Hoorie. Born in Saudi Arabia, he is wanted for Conspiracy to Kill US Nationals; Conspiracy to Murder US Employees; Conspiracy to Use Weapons of Mass Destruction Against US Nationals; Conspiracy to Destroy Property of the US; Conspiracy to Attack National Defense Utilities; Bombing Resulting in Death; Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction Against US Nationals; Murder While Using Destructive Device During a Crime of Violence; Murder of Federal Employees; Attempted Murder of Federal Employees.
Sullivan has been a vocal critic of the Iranian regime and a consistent advocate for a strong US military presence in the Middle East. Friday’s statement signals his continued support for Trump’s more confrontational posture toward Tehran.
Update: Sen. Lisa Murkowski issued a statement late Saturday evening:
“President Trump’s decision to carry out focused strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure makes clear that the international community will not tolerate a nuclear-armed Iran. I commend all those who executed this mission with precision and professionalism.”
The White House has not released further details about the extent of the damage to the nuclear facilities.
Do not expect support from Alaska’s senior US Senator. Lisa Murkowski.
She supports leaders who are appointed or gain office through devious means.
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DONN; The Honorable Senior Senator Lisa Murkowski of the great State of Alaska voted for every defense spending bill in her tenure and I may add, she and Ted Stevens never seen a defense spending bill they didn’t like and your tax money just destroyed Iran’s nuclear capability’s off planet earth in a spectacular way.
So, Daddy’s Little Princess stands with the IRGC and tyrannical Iranian regime? She just can’t quite contain her ‘menopausal emotions’ emotions and cheer for the USA … Truly an embarrassment for AK907! And, an un-representative for AK907 as she’s totally inflicted with TDS, making her ineffective and dead-weight, a complete liability!
As a American veteran, I believe this was exactly what needed to be done. To many politicians allowed Iran to get away with killing for to long. God bless the republic and those who defend it.
Burn and return safe🇺🇸
I’m taking my Nick Begich bumper stickers off of my car. Disappointing!!
Trump set this up during his first term by discontinuing oversight of Iran’s enrichment operation.
Now he lied to the Iranian negotiators, and set them up to fail, giving them impossible conditions, while conspiring with Netanyahu, who then murdered them before the talks were over.
Trump is a reverse-Christian warmonger who can’t be trusted to tell the truth anymore. He could even be impeached, not having congressional authority to wage war.
War is the last resort. Love compels us to do whatever is necessary to avoid war when possible. This was not done, and is a disgrace.
We will be judged for this, just like we’ve been and will be judged for our previous unGodly wars of aggression, covert and overt.
America’ is hanging by a thread now. Russia and China are preparing to EMP and nuke us. That will be our end.
This is horrible!
Jeff, we love you anyway. As a Christian you should remember that there is only one Jesus Christ. You will not agree with statesmen every time. The nature of their job takes judgment in a lot of gray areas.
If you believe a Democrat with all their woke insanity and hate for America and Christians would better represent you in Congress, you can vote for them next year.
Trump surgically took out nuclear sites run by people who want to end Christianity and literally destroy Israel and America. I think we’re on the right side of this one.
Your religion doesn’t belong anywhere in a secular government like the United States. Keep your religion private.
Yeah. We can’t have our morality, rules or tolerate any greater authority than the political standard of the day, now can we? Follow the bouncing ball!
Spoken like a true maoist
Cry harder
Jeff, hey pal get a grip already.
Trumps strike on Iran’s nuke shop isnt going to start WWIII. Putin his badself reportedly has agreed that Iran should never have Nukes. Do you think Xi will start a war with the US over Iran? Seriously?
Puk: Russian leader Dimitri Medvedev is now saying that “a number” of countries may now supply Iran with nukes. It is short-sighted to believe that we can predict, let alone control, what other countries will do.
JMARK: Dimitri is spouting this nonsense in an attempt to posture and gain some credibility in future negotiations involving peace deals both in Ukraine and in the current Israel/Iran conflict.
I recall a time when Mao visited Nikita Khrushchev in an attempt to get help in obtaining atomic weapons. Khrushchev cautioned Mao about having such weapons, because it then put one in the sights of the Government of the United States. Mao reportedly scoffed, saying, I have 600 million people, even if the US killed half of them my women would replace the fallen within 30 years. Nikita, upon hearing this ordered his subordinates to immediately halt all atomic bomb coordination with the Chi-Coms.
Russia has it’s historic enemies, and in the end will be very cautious about who gets a nuke. While it is true that we cannot predict outcomes its also true that many things are like playing Black Jack, you play the odds.
Well said. Or the right to do so. Remember our great nation-building efforts in Vietnam? Afghanistan? Iraq? The list goes on. Homework assignment: How many bombs were dropped on other countries during the Obama dark ages? We’re no saints.
You are out of your mind Jeff. I guess you would rather have Iran launch a nuke on the us or any other country for that matter. Iranian regime are tyrannical lunatics.
Nice try, Jeff. I don’t believe you ever supported Begich. Mark, yes. Nick, no!
Get a grip, man. We know you hate Israel — you make that abundantly clear, but do you really want Iran to get nukes?
I roll with Nicholas and Dan, two great Alaskans. I wish my tenure was this courageous.
Have to roll with you, bro.
Nicholas is not only pouring premium into the Begich engine, he’s redefining our family. I actually feel bad for Frank and Nancy, who’s own family name is being ruined by one nauseating daughter.
Mark and Tom’s credibility is rising rapidly, now that their nephew NB3 has stolen the spotlight. Most famous uncles in Alaska politics thanks to their hero…..Nicholas.
Oh cool. Did they get the senate to vote on military action before it happened like the constitution requires?
Based on the rationale used to support the attacks on Iran, we should expect the attacks on North Korea to begin immediately. What could possibly go wrong?
And Pakistan has always bothered me a bit as well…
Americans may find out sooner or later that trying to run the world is expensive and difficult in many ways.
They already have nuclear weapons. We are trying to stop Iran from getting them. Major difference.
I disagree that the difference is significant. It is worth noting that the North Koreans probably developed their nukes during Trump’s first term. If anything, North Korea is governed by a madman, while the Iranian leadership, albeit theocratic, is more broadly populated. The Trump Doctrine still should apply: Let’s do it unto them before they do it to us. It’s a great principle for national security decisions, wouldn’t you say?
Immediately after the US attacks on Iran’s nuclear research facilities, downtown Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion Airport were subjected to a large Iranian hypersonic missile and drone attack causing widespread damage. Peace? Doesn’t look like that is going to happen. Trump should’ve stuck to his domestic agenda and honored his campaign promises of no new wars. As it stands now his foreign policy is the proverbial bull in a China shop!
Update: Sen. Lisa Murkowski issued a statement late Saturday evening:
“President Trump’s decision to carry out focused strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure makes clear that the international community will not tolerate a nuclear-armed Iran. I commend all those who executed this mission with precision and professionalism.”
Does that include Trump, Lisa?
Hey Lisa, Say his name: Pete Hegseth.
“President Trump meant what he said—Iran will never get a nuclear bomb,” Sullivan said on X.
On Feb 8 2025: “As the Bible says, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers.’ And in that end, I hope my greatest legacy when it’s all finished, will be known as a peacemaker and a unifier.” —President Donald J. Trump
Trump is all spire and no Jesus!
Good one
To Sen. Sullivan, thank you!
To the author: The sites were blown to small particles of dust. Look at the photos. Look up the old sites of Los Alamos, New Mexico for the WWII development. Dust particles and nuclear debris in the air being transported by air currents. You may want to check on the air quality in the city of Anchorage or other places in the world just in case you didn’t understand that the nuclear facilities held nuclear and atomic bomb materials. Remember what Japan looked like after the bombs were dropped in the old photos of history? Well, that was what was prevented but the residue is still there from the recent destruction of those sites. Trust one thing, Iran has more sites all over Iran. They are not going to quit because of three sites destroyed in the last few days. There are a few million people in Iran that will not quit. The rest of the population has been subjected to the worst of dictators. It is not over. Its just a reprieve till the next round. The destruction is not complete and won’t be for a while.