GOP lawmakers rally behind Trump after Iran strikes

Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill voiced strong support for President Trump after the United States and Israel conducted joint strikes on Iran early Saturday, signaling unity behind the administration’s actions.

Trump had announced the coordinated operation, describing it as a necessary response to ongoing threats and provocations from Iran, and emphasized a firm stance against aggressors in the region.

Lawmakers stressed the importance of deterrence and continued vigilance, while some called for coordinated diplomacy and clear further steps to prevent escalation in the Middle East.