Ceasefire interview on the Iran war
Joni ErnstU.S. Senator, Iowa
In an interview during the April ceasefire, Ernst said she supports President Trump and his efforts in Iran, called the ceasefire 'extremely important' and said 'we should never turn away from an opportunity to find peace,' while relaying regional leaders' advice to 'keep going' until Iran's proxy funding, missiles, and nuclear ambitions are dismantled.
“The leaders in that region, now that the war is underway, what they have told me directly is, keep going, do not stop until they have no further way of funding terrorist proxies, the ballistic missiles and nuclear ambitions.”
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Do they support the war in Iran?
An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 congressional candidates stand on continued U.S. military operations against Iran, based on their votes, campaign statements, and public remarks.
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Daily Iowan interview with Sen. Joni Ernst during the April 2026 ceasefire, in which she said she supports President Trump's efforts in Iran, called the ceasefire 'extremely important,' and relayed regional leaders' calls to continue until Iran's proxy funding, missiles, and nuclear ambitions are dismantled.
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Gray Media Iowa interview in which Sen. Joni Ernst, an Iraq War veteran, explained her support for the U.S. strikes on Iran, citing a nuclear threat and the need to go on the offensive.
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The U.S. and Iran entered a two-week ceasefire on April 7, 2026. Ernst, an Iraq War combat veteran retiring at the end of her term, had told Gray Media Iowa on March 4 that Iran presents a nuclear threat and that it was necessary to go on the offensive.
After the quotation
Ernst voted nay on H.Con.Res. 86 on June 23. Her open seat is contested by Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek, who have sparred over Hinson's votes against ending the war.
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Why this label?
Supports the war effort and its continuation to dismantle Iran's capabilities while welcoming the ceasefire; the stance is supportive of the operation with openness to peace, not opposition.
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