Statement on U.S. strikes on Iran
John CornynU.S. Senator, Texas
Cornyn praised the strikes on Iran as an opening to end 'these dark days,' said he was proud of the support provided by Trump and the United States, and framed the operation as a mission against 'the purveyor of terrorism.'
“For too long, Iran and its tentacles of terror have destabilized the Middle East and waged an all-out assault on the West and our values. With today's strikes by U.S. forces led by our Commander-in-Chief, President Trump, there is finally an opening for these dark days to come to an end.”
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Other statements by John Cornyn in this case
- Senate vote: Nay on H.Con.Res. 86 (Iran war powers)Later: Defended or excused
- Senate vote: Nay on H.Con.Res. 89 (Iran war powers)Later: Defended or excused
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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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Official statement from Sen. John Cornyn supporting the February 28, 2026 U.S. strikes on Iran in Operation Epic Fury.
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On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury. Cornyn was locked in a Republican primary battle with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who also praised the strikes.
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Cornyn voted nay on H.Con.Res. 86 on June 23 and was not voting on the May 19 S.J.Res. 185 discharge. He lost the May 26 Republican runoff to Paxton.
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Explicitly praises and justifies the strikes.
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The Dispute Index. "Statement on U.S. strikes on Iran". First published: 2026-09-24. Last updated: 2026-09-24. https://disputeindex.com/events/1585-cornyn-praised-the-strikes-on-iran-as-an