Senator Dan Sullivan praised the strikes, saying they help reestablish U.S. strength in the Middle East.
In a video posted to social media, Sullivan praised the operation and said Iran must never be allowed to develop a nuclear bomb.
Support for military action and national security team
“The president meant what he said. Iran is never going to get a nuclear bomb,” Sullivan stated.
He commended both President Trump and his national security team for taking what he described as a “difficult but important” decision to remove nuclear weapons capabilities.
He also thanked U.S. service members involved in the operation, saying their efforts helped carry out a mission of global significance.
Framing the strike as a return to deterrence
Sullivan described Iran as having been at war with the United States for decades. He pointed to years of attacks on American troops and claimed that under Trump’s first term, the U.S. regained a position of strength.
“During the Biden years, it was all about appeasement. We lost that deterrence,” he said.
He added that Iranian plots to target former senior officials — including Trump, Mike Pompeo, and John Bolton — showed how far Tehran had gone.
“This is about the hard, difficult work of reestablishing deterrence,” he said.
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Role of Israel and new missile defense plan
Sullivan acknowledged Israeli cooperation in efforts to counter Iran but emphasized the need for domestic strength as well.
He announced an upcoming press conference to introduce the “Golden Dome Act,” a new piece of legislation focused on improving U.S. missile defense systems.
“Missile defense protecting the entire United States is based right here in our great state,” he said, referring to Alaska.
The senator said more details would follow Tuesday when the bill is formally released.
The announcement ties recent military action overseas to national defense efforts at home. For Sullivan, that connection is clear — and personal.
“We stay strong by being strong here, in Alaska,” he said.
The proposed bill is expected to outline improvements to radar systems, interception capabilities, and long-range response planning.
As debate over U.S. policy continues, Sullivan kept his message simple: deterrence works, and strength begins at home.
