Onder defends Operation Epic Fury as action to keep America safe and prevent a nuclear-armed Iran.

Bob OnderU.S. Representative for Missouri at the statement date.

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Onder defends Operation Epic Fury as action to keep America safe and prevent a nuclear-armed Iran.

“I am thankful for his leadership in Operation Epic Fury.”

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A U.S. Air Force fighter configured for combat operations during Operation Epic Fury.
Credit: U.S. Air Force / U.S. Central Command

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Onder defends Operation Epic Fury as action to keep America safe and prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. (opens in a new tab)Complete original authored X post verified directly; date displayed on the post, date-only timestamp represented at noon UTC. Quoted caption is not a video transcript.

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He cites the regime’s hostility and responsibility for American deaths. He mourns killed service members, seeks recovery for wounded troops and prays for the Iranian people.

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He cites the regime’s hostility and responsibility for American deaths.

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He mourns killed service members, seeks recovery for wounded troops and prays for the Iranian people.

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Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Onder defends Operation Epic Fury as action to keep America safe and prevent a nuclear-armed Iran.

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