WASHINGTON, D.C. — The recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have prompted strong responses from Pennsylvania Senators Dave McCormick and John Fetterman, showcasing bipartisan agreement on the decision to target Iran’s nuclear development program.
Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism, expressed firm support for the airstrikes, emphasizing the importance of preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. “I applaud President Trump’s strong leadership and his continued commitment to peace through strength,” McCormick said. “Iran must not have a nuclear weapon… America’s detractors around the world should know President Trump means what he says.” McCormick also praised the U.S. military for successfully completing the mission, stating, “I am so grateful for America’s brave warriors, who appear to have achieved their mission successfully and are returning home safely.”
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) broke ranks with many in his party to support President Trump’s decision, underscoring his consistent hawkish stance on Iran. On X, he declared, “Iran is the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism and cannot have nuclear capabilities.” Fetterman also voiced his gratitude to the U.S. military, adding, “This was the correct move by @POTUS.” His backing of the airstrikes follows his strong support of Israel in the wake of the October 2023 Hamas attacks and reflects his hardline position against allowing Iran to expand its influence in the region.
The U.S. airstrikes, which targeted nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, represent a dramatic escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran. Using B-2 stealth bombers and submarine-launched Tomahawk missiles, the strikes reportedly caused significant damage to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. President Trump described the operation as a “very successful attack” and warned Iran against retaliation.
Fetterman’s support drew attention given the sharp criticism from prominent members of his party, including Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who labeled the strikes as unconstitutional and dangerous. His stance highlights growing divisions within the Democratic Party on issues of foreign policy and military intervention.
The strikes have also sparked mixed international reactions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the U.S. move, while UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for restraint, warning of potential escalation in the region. Iran’s Foreign Minister condemned the strikes as a violation of international law and vowed that the country “reserves all options” for response.
With tensions in the region running high, McCormick and Fetterman’s unified support for the strikes underscores a bipartisan consensus in Pennsylvania’s Senate delegation that Iran’s nuclear ambitions must be curtailed. Their statements also reflect the broader political and security stakes of the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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