Tenney praises Trump and U.S. servicemembers for the operation, welcoming Khamenei’s death and hoping the regime falls and Iranians gain freedom.

Claudia TenneyU.S. Representative for New York at the statement date.

Tenney praises Trump and U.S. servicemembers for the operation, welcoming Khamenei’s death and hoping the regime falls and Iranians gain freedom.

“Thank you to our brave servicemembers and to President Trump for executing this operation with strength and precision”

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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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Tenney praises Trump and U.S. servicemembers for the operation, welcoming Khamenei’s death and hoping the regime falls and Iranians gain freedom. (opens in a new tab)Complete issued statement verified on official website.

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Tenney praises Trump and U.S. servicemembers for the operation, welcoming Khamenei’s death and hoping the regime falls and Iranians gain freedom. She hopes Iranians can reclaim their country; the office identifies Khamenei’s death as following a targeted Israeli strike.

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Tenney praises Trump and U.S. servicemembers for the operation, welcoming Khamenei’s death and hoping the regime falls and Iranians gain freedom.

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She hopes Iranians can reclaim their country; the office identifies Khamenei’s death as following a targeted Israeli strike.

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Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Tenney praises Trump and U.S. servicemembers for the operation, welcoming Khamenei’s death and hoping the regime falls and Iranians gain freedom.

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Tenney praises Trump and U.S. servicemembers for the operation, welcoming Khamenei’s death and hoping the regime falls and Iranians gain freedom.
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