As tensions escalate in the Middle East, prominent American lawmakers are lining up behind Israel following its targeted strikes against Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure.
Democrat Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) issued one of the most hawkish statements yet on Thursday night.
“Our commitment to Israel must be absolute, and I fully support this attack,” Fetterman posted on X.
“Keep wiping out Iranian leadership and the nuclear personnel.
“We must provide whatever is necessary—military, intelligence, weaponry—to fully back Israel in striking Iran.”
Our commitment to Israel must be absolute and I fully support this attack.
Keep wiping out Iranian leadership and the nuclear personnel.
We must provide whatever is necessary—military, intelligence, weaponry—to fully back Israel in striking Iran. https://t.co/3lm1YD6dVr
— U.S. Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) June 13, 2025
Fetterman has emerged as one of Israel’s most vocal defenders in the Senate.
However, this position has frequently put him at odds with the far-left flank of his own party.
Fetterman’s statement was quickly amplified by Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Ministry reposted it to its official account, signaling clear appreciation for the senator’s firm backing.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) also reiterated his support for the Jewish state.
“Israel IS right—and has a right—to defend itself!” Johnson wrote on X.
Israel IS right—and has a right—to defend itself! pic.twitter.com/306CJIHeGx
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) June 13, 2025
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) took the stakes a step further.
Graham warned that if Iran retaliates by targeting U.S. interests, the American response should be decisive and crippling.
“My answer is if they do, America should have an overwhelming response, destroying all of Iran’s oil refineries and oil infrastructure, putting the ayatollah and his henchmen out of the oil business,” Graham posted Thursday night.
People are wondering if Iran will attack American military personnel or interests throughout the region because of Israel’s attack on Iran’s leadership and nuclear facilities.
My answer is if they do, America should have an overwhelming response, destroying all of Iran’s oil… https://t.co/lAvHzAU8xX
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) June 13, 2025
While tensions soared, Secretary of State Marco Rubio released a statement clarifying the U.S. role in the situation.
“The U.S. was not involved in strikes against Iran,” Rubio stated, while issuing a direct warning:
“Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel.”
President Donald Trump, meanwhile, weighed in Friday morning on Truth Social.
Trump is signaling that Iran had been given multiple opportunities to avoid disaster and failed to take them.
“I gave Iran chance after chance to make a deal. I told them, in the strongest of words, to ‘just do it,’ but no matter how hard they tried, no matter how close they got, they just couldn’t get it done,” Trump said.
“I told them it would be much worse than anything they know, anticipated, or were told, that the United States makes the best and most lethal military equipment anywhere in the World, BY FAR, and that Israel has a lot of it, with much more to come – And they know how to use it.
“Certain Iranian hardliners spoke bravely, but they didn’t know what was about to happen.
“They are all DEAD now, and it will only get worse!”
The president issued a stern warning to Iran, urging the regime to take action before further devastation unfolds.
“There has already been great death and destruction, but there is still time to make this slaughter, with the next already planned attacks being even more brutal, come to an end.
“Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left, and save what was once known as the Iranian Empire.
“No more death, no more destruction, JUST DO IT, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.
“God Bless You All!” Trump wrote.
As the conflict continues, bipartisan support for Israel’s right to self-defense appears to be growing.
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