In a dramatic escalation of tensions, President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the United States had successfully carried out airstrikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran. The strikes come amidst rising concerns over Iran’s nuclear program and its potential threat to regional stability.
Republican Senator Ted Cruz of Texas commended the President for the decisive action, describing it as countering the “apocalyptic threat” posed by Iran’s nuclear arsenal. He praised the airmen, intelligence staff, and national security team involved in the operation, as reported by Breitbart [source](https://www.breitbart.com/border/2025/06/21/cruz-trumps-action-tonight-counters-the-apocalyptic-threat-of-iranian-nuclear-arsenal/).
President Trump himself declared that now is the time for peace following the strikes on the Iranian nuclear facilities. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reported on the President’s announcement [source](https://www.cbsnews.com/video/president-trump-says-us-hit-iran/).
The airstrikes drew bipartisan support, with Republicans lauding the President’s actions. However, concerns were raised by some Democrats and Republican Senator Thomas Massie regarding the constitutional implications of the military operation. Fox News reported on the bipartisan response to Trump’s strikes on Iran [source](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-earns-bipartisan-praise-decisive-action-against-irans-nuclear-program).
In light of these developments, the National News Desk conducted a poll asking whether individuals supported the U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The decision to bomb the sites was described as a “massive gamble” by MSNBC News, highlighting the potential risks involved. Foreign Affairs warned of the looming catastrophe in the Middle East, while vox.com discussed the implications of Trump’s actions as potentially leading to a full-scale conflict. NBC News reported on MAGA influencers rallying behind Trump after the airstrikes [source](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6wFBVV95cUxNenRqcDMwa2xpTkxNWDdnRGFCelNIYjIxSnVaMklzNjlRSk5mRkhXaEpvandYb2xiNmdqUzdHcWFmWG5ZdzhfUjVXRmdHU3Y1NnQxZm5RbkhTcTB0NXFfLUZfemlWRDdDd2lGeVZMVlk0U3YxMFpnQ1MyaGtQSENBNDNnT25aaFhwcVBRd0FGZzZvTkNOZGplMFVWQVowN0dTVkJDZTJ6X0NmU0X4T25qd3BQbnhheHU1MmVKaDc4T2NWZDJXMkxhb3FQRndtRHpBSWg5cDk2TXVkSURCaW9yalE0M2pmWDBoTjh3?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en).
The Pentagon is set to hold a briefing following the airstrikes on Iran, with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth scheduled to address reporters. NPR provided details on the upcoming Pentagon news conference [source](https://www.npr.org/2025/06/22/nx-s1-5441241/trump-iran-airstrikes-pentagon-news-conference).
In light of the diverse responses and perspectives on the U.S. airstrikes in Iran, it is clear that the situation remains fluid and complex. The ramifications of these actions are likely to have significant implications for regional stability and global geopolitics.
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