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On Saturday, President Donald Trump announced that the United States conducted military strikes against Iran in response to ongoing hostilities involving Israel. According to the president, U.S. forces targeted three nuclear sites in Iran: Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota, who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, responded to the development with a statement supporting the administration’s decision.

“When the United States alone is able to do what others cannot, we must do what needs to be done, and that is exactly what President Trump ordered today. Iran must be prevented from acquiring a nuclear weapon. The Islamic Republic of Iran is more than a nuisance, it is a dangerous animal that must be stopped, and the firepower of the United States military was up to the task. President Trump is living up to his promise to end wars, which sometimes requires a show of strength. Tonight, the world has seen our strength on full display, and the world is safer for it. God Bless the United States Military and bring peace to our world.”

The strike follows rising tensions between Iran and Israel as well as concerns about Iran's nuclear capabilities.