Fetterman, McCormick Back U.S. Airstrikes on Iran

Pennsylvania Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick have expressed their support for recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The strikes, announced by President Donald Trump on Truth Social, targeted three key locations: Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. These sites are believed to be central to Iran's nuclear program.

Senator Fetterman, a Democrat, reiterated his stance that Iran, as "the world's leading sponsor of terrorism," should not possess nuclear capabilities. He stated, "I'm grateful for and salute the finest military in the world," emphasizing the necessity of the strikes to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Fetterman had previously advocated for using force over diplomacy to address Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Republican Senator McCormick also praised the airstrikes, attributing them to Iran's failure to negotiate a peaceful resolution despite President Trump's efforts. McCormick, who chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism, commended Trump's leadership, saying, "This is an important step toward ensuring that the world’s largest state sponsor of terror never obtains a nuclear weapon." He emphasized the need for peace through strength.

While the strikes have garnered support from some lawmakers, others have voiced concerns. Democratic Congresswoman Summer Lee criticized the action as unconstitutional, arguing that Congress should have authorized the military action. Congressman Chris Deluzio echoed these sentiments, warning against unilateral military actions reminiscent of past U.S. interventions based on faulty intelligence.

The airstrikes have sparked a debate on the President's authority to conduct military operations without congressional approval. The Council on American-Islamic Relations condemned the strikes, drawing parallels to the U.S. invasion of Iraq.

The situation remains tense as lawmakers and advocacy groups continue to discuss the implications of the airstrikes and the path forward for U.S.-Iran relations.