Jeb Bush Praises Trump's Iran Strike as 'Historic Mission'

Former Florida governor and co-leader of anti-nuclear Iran group commend president's decision to target regime

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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Former Florida governor Jeb Bush and co-leader of the anti-nuclear Iran group United Against a Nuclear Iran (UANI), Mark Wallace, have praised President Donald Trump's decision to order military strikes against Iran. The strikes reportedly resulted in the death of Iranian dictator Ali Hosseini Khamenei. Bush and Wallace called the operation a "historic mission against the Iranian regime" and said the Iranian people now have a chance to "take their great country back" from repression.

Why it matters

The strikes against Iran mark a significant escalation in tensions between the U.S. and Iran, which have been ongoing for decades. Bush and Wallace's praise for the operation highlights the bipartisan support for a tougher stance against the Iranian regime, which has long been accused of human rights abuses and supporting terrorism. The death of Khamenei could have major geopolitical implications in the region.

The details

According to the report, the military strikes were carried out by American and Israeli forces and resulted in the death of 86-year-old Iranian dictator Ali Hosseini Khamenei. Bush and Wallace, who co-lead the anti-nuclear Iran group UANI, said the operation was a "historic mission against the Iranian regime" and praised Trump for his "courageous decision" to launch the strikes. They said the Iranian people have long suffered under repression and now have a chance to "take their great country back."

  • The military strikes occurred on Saturday.

The players

Jeb Bush

Former governor of Florida who ran against Donald Trump in the 2016 Republican presidential primary.

Mark Wallace

Co-leader of the anti-nuclear Iran group United Against a Nuclear Iran (UANI) and former advisor to Ohio governor John Kasich's presidential campaign.

Ali Hosseini Khamenei

86-year-old Iranian dictator who was reportedly killed in the U.S. and Israeli military strikes.

Donald Trump

President of the United States who ordered the military strikes against Iran.

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What they’re saying

“UANI salutes the courage and professionalism of American and Israeli service members carrying out this historic mission against the Iranian regime.”

— Jeb Bush and Mark Wallace, Co-leaders of United Against a Nuclear Iran (Fox News)

“We applaud President Trump for his courageous decision to launch this military operation. For 47 years, the Iranian regime has unleashed terror, violence, and misery—against its own people and across the region—while threatening the United States, Israel and our allies.”

— Jeb Bush and Mark Wallace, Co-leaders of United Against a Nuclear Iran (Fox News)

“This president engaged extensively and in good faith to achieve a diplomatic solution. The regime chose escalation and continued its pursuit of nuclear weapons. The responsibility for this moment rests squarely with Ayatollah Khamenei.”

— Jeb Bush and Mark Wallace, Co-leaders of United Against a Nuclear Iran (Fox News)

“We aim to see Iran free, prosperous, and at peace. This is their time to take their great country back.”

— Jeb Bush and Mark Wallace, Co-leaders of United Against a Nuclear Iran (Fox News)

What’s next

The U.S. and its allies will likely continue to monitor the situation in Iran closely and assess the implications of Khamenei's death. There may be concerns about potential retaliation from Iran or instability in the region in the aftermath of the strikes.

The takeaway

The praise from Jeb Bush and Mark Wallace, who have been vocal critics of the Iranian regime, underscores the bipartisan support for the military action against Iran. However, the long-term consequences of the strikes remain to be seen, and there are concerns about potential escalation and instability in the region.