Senator Dave McCormick, representing Pennsylvania and serving as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism, addressed recent developments involving the United States’ military actions targeting Iranian nuclear sites. The statement was released from Washington D.C. on June 21, 2025.
Senator McCormick emphasized his longstanding position that Iran should not possess nuclear weapons. He described the military action as a response to Iran’s inability to reach an agreement after extensive negotiations led by President Trump.
“As I have said all along, Iran must not have a nuclear weapon. This targeted attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities is the result of the Iranian regime’s failure to make a deal despite months of President Trump’s good faith efforts to negotiate,” he stated.
The Senator expressed support for President Trump’s approach and commended him for his leadership in maintaining peace through strength. “I applaud President Trump’s strong leadership and his continued commitment to peace through strength. Once again, America’s detractors around the world should know President Trump means what he says,” McCormick added.
He also acknowledged the efforts of American military personnel involved in the mission. “And I am so grateful for America’s brave warriors, who appear to have achieved their mission successfully and are returning home safely,” he noted.
Looking ahead, Senator McCormick anticipates further briefings alongside his Senate colleagues regarding this action. He views this move as crucial in preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities: “This is an important step toward ensuring that the world’s largest state sponsor of terror never obtains a nuclear weapon.”
