Tuberville supports completing Operation Epic Fury
Tommy TubervilleTommy Tuberville is a Republican U.S. senator for Alabama, serving since January 2021. Before entering politics, he coached college football, including head-coaching posts at Auburn University, Texas Tech University and the University of Cincinnati. He is running for governor of Alabama in 2026.
Tuberville supports Trump’s Iran operation and calls for completing its mission before leaving.
“Thank God President Trump actually has the courage to take out these radical terrorists. Let’s get in, complete the mission, and get out.”
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Other statements by Tommy Tuberville 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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His office published extensive floor-speech excerpts March 5; the specific speech day is not established in this packet. He defends the operation as protecting Americans and preventing nuclear weapons and rejects comparisons with nation-building wars.
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His office published extensive floor-speech excerpts March 5; the specific speech day is not established in this packet.
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He defends the operation as protecting Americans and preventing nuclear weapons and rejects comparisons with nation-building wars.
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The case concerns U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war. Tuberville supports Trump’s Iran operation and calls for completing its mission before leaving.
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The Dispute Index. "Tuberville supports completing Operation Epic Fury". First published: 2026-09-30. Last updated: 2026-09-30. https://disputeindex.com/events/3696-tuberville-supports-trump-s-iran-operation-and-calls