Early Saturday, the U.S. military began major combat operations against Iran, including strikes that have resulted in the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Later on Saturday, President Donald Trump urged the Iranian people to “take over your government.”
Back in Alabama, the state's two U.S. Senators and five GOP congressman expressed their support for the U.S. military.
Iran is the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism. For 47 years, this murderous regime has operated a terror network that has brought death and destruction to the world and slaughtered innocent Americans.
— Senator Katie Boyd Britt (@SenKatieBritt) February 28, 2026
Iran’s nuclear ambitions, ballistic missile capabilities, and funding of… https://t.co/JWxM6rHT0h
President Trump has shown time and time again, you NEVER threaten America.
— Coach Tommy Tuberville (@SenTuberville) February 28, 2026
God Bless our great troops, God Bless President Trump, and God Bless America. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/43t9siQep3
May God bless our men and women in uniform.
— Rep. Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) February 28, 2026
Please join me in praying for strength, wisdom, and safety for @POTUS and all of those keeping our nation safe. https://t.co/u5iDNjN3T7
RELEASE - Rogers Issues Statement on Strikes in Iran:
— Armed Services GOP (@HASCRepublicans) February 28, 2026
I commend President Trump for taking decisive action to confront the serious threat posed by the Iranian terrorist regime. President Trump made clear that he preferred diplomacy and a peaceful resolution, but Iran refused to…
To call the current Iranian regime brutal would be an understatement. For nearly 50 years, its leaders have called for ‘Death to America’ and ‘Death to Israel.’ They are responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American service members, including the 241 U.S. Marines murdered in…
— Robert Aderholt (@Robert_Aderholt) February 28, 2026
Iran has long been the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism and continues to build up its nuclear capabilities — presenting a threat to America and our allies.
— Dale W. Strong (@RepDaleStrong) February 28, 2026
President Trump has made clear that Iran’s continued and escalating aggression and nuclear aspirations will not…
It was just a matter of time before Iran would face full retribution for the violence inflicted by that nation upon Americans, our allies, and its own people with reports of over 30,000 slaughtered just a few weeks ago.
— Gary Palmer (@USRepGaryPalmer) February 28, 2026
Despite the destruction of their main nuclear weapons…
Alabama's two Democrats had slightly different viewpoints, calling on Congress to reconvene to pass a war powers resolution.
My statement on the Trump Administration's strikes on Iran. pic.twitter.com/Zd6Yty9eyJ
— Rep. Terri A. Sewell (@RepTerriSewell) February 28, 2026
Jeff Poor is the editor-in-chief of 1819 News and host of "The Jeff Poor Show," heard Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon on Mobile's FM Talk 106.5. To connect or comment, email [email protected] or follow him on Twitter @jeff_poor.
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