Senator John Thune on Iran's Retaliation and Nuclear Ambitions

Iran's Destabilizing Actions

• 🌍 For decades, the Iranian regime and its proxies have aimed to spread chaos and violence throughout the Middle East.
• ⚠️ Iran has threatened the US and expressed a desire to wipe Israel off the map.

Nuclear Program Concerns

• ⚛️ Iran's nuclear enrichment program has advanced beyond what is necessary for peaceful energy purposes.
• 🚫 The US position, held by President Trump and many in Congress, is that Iran must never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon.
• 🤝 President Trump sought a peaceful resolution, contingent on Iran abandoning its nuclear weapons ambitions, but Iran's leaders refused.

US Response to Attacks

• 🎯 On Saturday, President Trump ordered precise and limited strikes targeting Iran's nuclear program.
• 🚨 Hours later, Iran launched an attack against US service members in Qatar and Iraq.
• ⚠️ Senator Thune warns that Iran risks going down a dangerous road with these retaliatory attacks.
• 🙏 He expressed gratitude that initial reports indicate no Americans were killed in Iran's strikes.
• ⚖️ Any further attacks by Iran against US forces or interests would face severe consequences.
• 🗣️ Senator Thune anticipates an administration briefing on the matter tomorrow.