WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s Subcommittee on the Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released a statement following Israel’s action to weaken and dismantle Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
“Iran must never be allowed to obtain or develop a nuclear weapon. A nuclear Iran is a threat to Israel, the United States, and the entire world, and the recently-released International Atomic Energy Agency report made clear this possibility was closer than ever,” said Senator Rosen. “The Iranian regime and its proxies have been very public about their commitment to the destruction of Israel and Jewish communities around the world. We should take them at their word.”
“Israel acted in self-defense against an attack from Iran, and the U.S. must continue to stand with Israel, as it has for decades, at this dangerous moment,” Senator Rosen continued. “I am closely monitoring the situation as it continues to develop. From my position on the Senate Armed Services Committee, I’ll also keep urging this administration to do everything in its power to ensure the safety of our men and women in uniform. My thoughts are with the Israeli people and U.S. personnel throughout the region.”
Senator Rosen has been a steadfast advocate for strengthening our national security, combating terrorism, supporting Israel and other U.S. allies in the Middle East, and countering threats from Iran’s authoritarian regime and limiting its ability to pursue nuclear weapons. Senator Rosen has led bipartisan efforts to freeze Iranian assets, tighten oil sanctions, and ensure the regime is held accountable. Senator Rosen continues to support strong U.S. foreign policy priorities focused on safeguarding global stability.
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