Sen. Mullin: US Not Involved in Attack on Iran, Israel Has Right to Self-Defense

Israel's Right to Self-Defense

• 🎯 Israel has a right to defend itself, a stance strongly supported by Senator Mullin.
• ⚡ The Senator emphasizes that this right is absolute, stating "full stop."

US Stance on Iranian Actions

• ⚠️ Mullin asserts that the recent US actions to remove personnel from the region were not a mistake but a deliberate measure.
• 🚫 He explicitly states that the United States had no involvement in the attack on Iran, echoing statements from Marco Rubio and the Pentagon.
• 🤝 The Senator contrasts diplomacy through strength, as he believes Trump pursued, with what he describes as Biden's "appeasement."

Iran's Use of Proxies

• 🎭 Mullin accuses Iran of using proxy terrorist organizations like the Houthis, Hamas, and Hezbollah to fight their battles.
• ⚔️ He contrasts this with the US approach, stating, "If we want to, if we want to fight, we will fight ourselves."

Israel's Aggressive Stance Against Iran

• 💥 Israel has been aggressive in targeting Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and Iranian arms and air defense systems over the past year.
• 🚫 This aggressive posture is seen as a proactive measure to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Trump's Position on Iran's Nuclear Program

• 🗣️ Mullin clarifies that President Trump's statements about allowing Iran peaceful nuclear capabilities for energy were not a departure from his core principle.
• 🚫 Trump's consistent message is that Iran will not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon, emphasizing a "trust but verify" approach to diplomacy.
• 🤝 Trump is open to diplomatic talks and trade with Iran, provided they are honest and do not lead to nuclear proliferation.