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Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
'We're a lot better off now than we were three months ago': Tuberville reiterates support Trump Iran policy

In comments given to Fox News Digital late last week, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) reiterated his long-standing support for President Donald Trump's handling of Iran, suggesting that the administration's actions were successful.

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'All heck will break loose if they break this treaty' — Tuberville defends Trump's Iran pact

President Donald Trump signed a peace deal with Iran on Wednesday but warned hostilities could resume if “they don’t behave.”

Katie Britt Alabama News
'There'll be a lot of questions': Britt praises Trump's willingness to allow congressional review of controversial U.S.-Iran deal

On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) joined "America's Newsroom" on Fox News Channel to discuss President Donald Trump's memorandum of understanding with Iranian leadership to extend an ongoing ceasefire by 60 days.

Donald Trump Alabama News
'Let’s get oil flowing and bring our troops home!' — Tuberville, Aderholt, Moore praise Trump for Iran peace deal

In a message posted to his TruthSocial page, Trump said he authorized the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of the naval blockade once the deal is signed, expected on Friday in Switzerland.

Katie Britt Alabama News
'President Trump means business': Britt warns Iranian regime against 'dragging their feet' amid peace negotiations

During a Wednesday appearance on Newsmax TV's "National Report," U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) issued a warning to Iranian leadership about "dragging their feet" in negotiating peace.

gas money Alabama News
Average price of unleaded gasoline in Alabama hits $4 per gallon

Drivers across Alabama are continuing to see price increases at the pump due to the conflict between the United States and Iran.

Robert Spencer Alabama News
'They’re playing the long game': National security expert Robert Spencer warns UA students about Iran

Thursday night, author and national security expert Robert Spencer delivered an address to University of Alabama students about the dangers of Iran. 

Barry Moore Alabama News
Barry Moore argues Iranian government, military only 'understand strength through power'

During Tuesday evening's North Alabama U.S. Senate Candidate Forum, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) explained his position on the war in Iran, while also praising President Donald Trump's decision to conduct military operations against the Middle Eastern country.

Trump Alabama News
Allen Keller: Is the president compromised?

Why would someone so politically astute, on the eve of midterm elections during a time when his poll numbers are already lower than they need to be, make such a risky choice like going into Iran?

Jared Hudson Alabama News
Former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson on Iranian conflict: 'Stand for the warfighter, not the war'

Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Jared Hudson joined Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "Mobile Mornings" on Wednesday to discuss his ongoing campaign and the war in Iran.

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Will Sellers: Is Iran's past prologue to its future?

Power can accumulate gradually, even legitimately, through competence and effectiveness. A leader can become the “obvious choice” in a moment of national weakness, but legitimacy is not static. It must be renewed, not just through performance, but through participation and consent of the governed.

Donald Trump Alabama News
'The United States will not be taken advantage of any longer': Aderholt, Tuberville commend Trump for strength on Iran, conflict ending 'shortly'

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump delivered a national address to provide an update on the war with Iran, which he said was nearing an end.

Mike Rogers Alabama News
'Responsiveness and transparency': U.S. Rep. Rogers satisfied after multiple high-level, classified briefings on Iran conflict

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) praised the Pentagon on Friday for providing members of the House Armed Services Committee with new, classified information regarding the war in Iran.

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Troy Carico: Finish the job in Iran

Machiavelli wrote that fortune favors the bold, not the hesitant. He warned that leaders who fail to act decisively when the moment demands lose the opportunity that fortune offers.

Tuberville Alabama News
'Absolute joke': Tuberville balks at Iranian rejection, counter offer to Trump's 15-point peace plan

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) called the Iranian government's rejection of President Donald Trump's recently proposed 15-point peace plan an "absolute joke" during a call with reporters on Wednesday.

Mike Rogers Alabama News
Mike Rogers: Congress ‘not getting enough answers’ on Iran conflict

Congress isn’t “getting enough answers” on the Iran conflict from the Pentagon, according to U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks).

Barry Moore Alabama News
Barry Moore: ‘I hope we don’t get boots on the ground’ — Israel may deploy troops as Iran war hits week four

As the Iran conflict enters its fourth week, speculation is mounting that President Donald Trump is preparing to escalate Operation Epic Fury by putting boots on the ground.

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Dr. Tobias Vogt von Heselholt: Iran, nukes, and downtown Montgomery

Nuclear weapons are in a destructive category of their own. For example, if Iran targeted our State Capitol in Montgomery, Ala., with a crude nuclear weapon, the fireball at the center of the blast would vaporize everything for roughly three city blocks in each direction.

Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville warns of activation of Iranian 'sleeper cells' let in by Obama, Biden admins — 'They're just sitting back waiting'

On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) sounded the alarm over possible Iranian "sleeper cells" waiting to be activated in the states during the ongoing war between the United States and Iran.

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Col. John Eidsmoe: The common thread between Iran, the Aztecs and Alabama

Some say the ayatollah may torture his own people as much as he wants, provided he leaves the rest of us alone. But do we ever reach a point at which we must say, “Enough is enough”? 

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'We can make the entire world safe': Tuberville asks Alabamians to 'sacrifice' at gas pump for short time amid Iran conflict

As the war in Iran continues and gas prices rise across the nation, Americans are increasingly concerned about the conflict's impact on their personal income. Despite the temporary change in cost, conservative lawmakers, including U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), are asking voters to bear the price increase for just a few more weeks at the gas pump.

Moore Alabama News
Barry Moore predicts drop in gas prices may take 'a few months' — 'It'll be a blip on the radar screen'

The nationwide surge in gas prices due to the ongoing conflict in Iran is likely a temporary "blip on the radar," according to U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise).

Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
'You don't need to': Tuberville says Trump unlikely to seek congressional approval as Iran conflict grows

Following the speech, the senator joined reporters in a press gaggle, speaking on several topics, including the likelihood of President Donald Trump seeking congressional approval for the growing conflict in Iran.

Jared Hudson Alabama News
‘We've had neocons for far too long’ — Navy SEAL turned U.S. Senate candidate Jared Hudson weighs in on Iran

While now may be an ideal time for the U.S. to make its move in Iran, Jared Hudson doesn’t trust the current leadership to avoid getting bogged down in another decades-long war.

Tuberville Alabama News
'Putting our enemies on notice': Tuberville argues against isolationism in Iran conflict, says diplomatic efforts with Islamic regime failed

On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) praised Operation Epic Fury and the ongoing strikes against Iranian targets, while arguing against isolationism in a video call sent to reporters.

Barry Moore Alabama News
Barry Moore defends Trump strikes on Iran amid Democrat pushback — 'It's more about who's doing it than what we're doing'

During a Wednesday appearance on Huntsville WVNN's "The Yaffee Program," U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) pushed back against the notion that the United States' strikes that resulted in the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei violated the War Powers Act.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville argues Iran operation 'targeted, highly-strategic operation,' unlike conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq

With combat operations against Iran now intensifying daily, Americans are expressing concerns about the possibility of placing U.S. troops in the Middle Eastern country for an extended conflict.

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