Wisconsin US House Rep. Van Orden reaction to U.S. air strikes in Iran

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) —  President Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel ’s effort to decapitate the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran’s threat of reprisals that could spark a wider regional conflict.

Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported early Sunday that attacks targeted the country’s Isfahan and Natanz nuclear sites. IRNA quoted Akbar Salehi, Isfahan’s deputy governor in charge of security affairs, saying there had been attacks around the sites. He did not elaborate. Another official confirmed an attack targeting Iran’s underground Fordo nuclear site.

Following the air strikes, Republican 3rd District US House Rep. Derrick Van Orden posted on his official Facebook page:

“Iran’s first mistake was not signing the deal that President Trump offered. Their second mistake was believing President Trump would not take the necessary steps to protect our allies and interests abroad.  

“As the largest state sponsor of terrorism who is responsible for the deaths of thousands of Americans, it is imperative the Iranian regime never possess a nuclear weapon. The weak national security leadership of the Obama and Biden administrations emboldened Iran, allowing them to advance their nuclear capabilities greater than ever before. I fully support President Trump’s actions to defend our greatest ally in the Middle East, Israel, and send a clear message to our adversaries that America does not tolerate nuclear intimidation. 

“May God bless our magnificent military and protect Israel in these troubling times.”