U.S. Senator Mike Rounds, a South Dakota Republican and member of the Armed Services Committee, stated Sunday that neutralizing Iran’s nuclear program would mark “a major step forward” for peace in the Middle East and allow the United States to refocus its military priorities worldwide. Speaking during special coverage on…

U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) declared Sunday that President Donald Trump’s military operations against Iran were “entirely appropriate,” signaling a notable divergence from most Democratic lawmakers as concerns grow over the legal framework and risks of escalation following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. Iranian state media confirmed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was…

President Donald Trump on Sunday stated that U.S. forces had battered the Iranian navy during weekend strikes. In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote: “I have just been informed that we have destroyed and sunk 9 Iranian Naval Ships, some of them relatively large and important. We are going after…

Sunday, March 1, 2026 – Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., stated Sunday that President Donald Trump’s recent series of coordinated strikes against Iran have decisively addressed the threat posed by Tehran, calling the operation “devastating and long overdue.” In an interview with Carl Higbie during special coverage of U.S.-Israeli operations on…

Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz declared Sunday that President Donald Trump’s decision to launch a surprise military strike against Iran is fully constitutional and does not violate federal law, dismissing allegations from critics as “dead wrong.” In an interview, Dershowitz elaborated on the constitutional framework: “The Constitution grants the…

President Donald Trump’s weekend military strikes against Iran mark a decisive shift in U.S. policy, Rep. Derrick Van Orden stated Sunday. The actions, which the congressman said were long overdue, aimed at dismantling what Trump described as the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism. “It’s going to change the world,” Van…

By Jim Thomas | Sunday, March 1, 2026, 12:57 PM EST Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton, R-Ark., stated that upcoming U.S. military operations will methodically target Iran’s missile stockpiles, launchers, and manufacturing sites to reduce Tehran’s capacity to threaten U.S. forces, Israel, and regional allies. Speaking on CNN’s “State…

Sunday, March 1, 2026 — Amir Fakhravar, a member of the U.S.-based National Iranian Congress, stated that celebrations have erupted across Iran following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In an interview on “Wake Up America Weekend,” Fakhravar predicted the end of Iran’s Islamic regime and a new alliance among…

By Brian Trusdell | Saturday, 28 February 2026 08:17 PM EST Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., rebuked Democrats in Congress for criticizing President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran on Saturday, condemning them for suggesting the actions provoke conflict and stating that military moves are “how you avoid a war.” “We’re…

Former presidential adviser Dick Morris stated Saturday that President Donald Trump’s military strikes against Iran and the killing of its leader Ali Khamenei would mark “probably the most significant day” of Trump’s second term and could result in Republicans taking control of November’s midterm elections. In an interview, Morris compared…