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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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!
I roll with Nicholas and Dan, two great Alaskans. I wish my tenure was this courageous.