Austin News

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has strongly condemned Iran's recent escalation of attacks on Israel. In a statement issued after Iran launched munitions from its territory, Sen. Cruz highlighted the ongoing aggression faced by Israel from various fronts.

"Iran has encircled Israel and has been attacking our Israeli allies from almost every front for months," Sen. Cruz stated. He pointed out that Iran's attacks have originated from multiple locations, including Syria, Iraq, Yemen, the West Bank, Lebanon, and Gaza. The senator also criticized the role of the Biden administration in enabling these attacks through financial support to Iran.

Despite the challenges faced, Sen. Cruz emphasized that Iran's actions are a grave mistake, particularly in targeting America's closest ally in the Middle East. He expressed confidence that Israel would emerge stronger from the current crisis and reaffirmed his unwavering support for the country's right to self-defense.

In concluding his statement, Sen. Cruz reiterated his commitment to standing with Israel, stating, "As I have always done, I stand with Israel to do whatever it takes to defend itself."

The situation in the region remains tense as Iran's actions continue to provoke strong reactions from U.S. officials and allies.