Chuck Grassley: “I want to make some remarks about Iran. I do it in light of the fact that diplomacy ought to be used before war, and I…”

“I want to make some remarks about Iran. I do it in light of the fact that diplomacy ought to be used before war, and I am well aware of the hard work of our Vice President and other people on his team in Pakistan last week--working almost 24 hours--to reach an agreement. It was not reached. Some reports late last night and early this morning indicate that maybe Iran is willing to sit down and talk again, so in light of that and what we know and what we hope happens, I make these remarks. On February 28, 2026, the United States began combat operations in Iran--action taken to protect U.S. Americans by preventing Iran from ever having a nuclear weapon. That is not only to protect the United States, but that weapon could be used anyplace on this globe, and we don't want that to happen. But the most important thing is the President, as Commander in Chief, is exercising his responsibilities, and the No. 1 responsibility that he has and our Nation has is to protect the American people. Now, these operations have demonstrated the unmatched strength, precision, and professionalism of the U.S. military.”