Senator Lankford Condemns Iran for Attempted Violence, Calls for Israeli Response

April 15, 2024 TruthUSA

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., emphasized the importance of U.S. support for Israel amid escalating tensions, stressing Israel’s right to self-defense.

Responding to a question from Newsmax about President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Sen. Lankford stated, “Prime Minister Netanyahu, we stand with you. As we have demonstrated, we will continue to coordinate necessary actions.”

He pointed out the ongoing threats Israel faces from organizations like Hezbollah, Hamas, and Shia militias.

During an interview on “The Record With Greta Van Susteren,” Sen. Lankford highlighted that Hezbollah and Hamas continue to launch rockets, while Shia militias and the Houthis remain active in their attacks.

Sen. Lankford criticized the idea of asking Israel to be restrained in the face of such threats, stating that no police officer would be told to not defend themselves if 330 rounds were fired at them.

Regarding Iran’s recent actions, Lankford rejected claims that the attacks were symbolic and emphasized that Iran’s intentions were clear – to cause harm to Israelis. He defended Israel’s right to retaliate in response to such aggression.

In response to efforts to downplay the severity of Iran’s actions, Sen. Lankford asserted, “They [Iran] were clearly trying to kill people there. So, for Israel not to respond to this, I think it would send a bad message.”

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