As Colorado's congressional delegation digests the recent U.S. military airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, a range of reactions have emerged. According to 9NEWS, the strikes were described by President Donald Trump as having "completely and fully obliterated" key nuclear sites in Iran. The president delivered a stark warning to Iran against considering any retaliatory measures.
Among the Colorado leaders who voiced their stance, Rep. Lauren Boebert posted an image of an American flag, a repost from President Trump's social media feed, according to Denver7. The minimalistic gesture followed the president's announcement of the strike, which, as reported by Denver7, was one of the several updates shared by the president in the aftermath of the airstrikes.
The broader context sees the military action further escalating the tension between Iran and Israel that began on June 13th. According to CBS News, before the announcement of the U.S. strikes, President Trump was still contemplating U.S. military involvement in support of Israel's ongoing attacks on Iran. This comes as developments continue to unfold, with some Republican lawmakers having previously voiced opposition to joining the conflict.
Republican chair of the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Rick Crawford, shared with CBS News his support for Mr. Trump, stating, "I have been in touch with the White House before this action and will continue to track developments closely with them in the coming days." While some, like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, have been outspoken against the U.S. action. On social media, Greene peace should always be the first option, lamenting involvement in another foreign conflict, "Every time America is on the verge of greatness, we get involved in another foreign war," she said in a post on X, "There would not be bombs falling on the people of Israel if Netanyahu had not dropped bombs on the people of Iran first," as obtained by CBS News.
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