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Iowa Senators Back Trump's Iran Objectives, Troop Support
Ernst and Grassley express support for President's actions against Iran
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The two Republican U.S. Senators from Iowa, Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley, have voiced their support for President Trump's objectives in Iran and the U.S. soldiers involved in the recent military actions. Ernst, a combat veteran, said Trump's decision to strike Iran will bring peace and stability to the Middle East, while Grassley stated that the U.S. cannot allow Iran's unpredictable leadership to obtain a nuclear weapon.
Why it matters
The statements from Iowa's two Republican Senators provide insight into the political dynamics surrounding the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, as well as the level of support the President is receiving from members of his own party for his foreign policy decisions.
The details
Senator Joni Ernst said President Trump is standing up for American lives that have been taken by the Iranian regime and its terrorist proxies. She believes Trump's decision to strike Iran will bring peace and stability to the Middle East and the world. Senator Chuck Grassley stated that Trump gave Iran plenty of time to negotiate, and that 'regime change is badly needed' in Iran. Grassley also said the U.S. cannot allow Iran's unpredictable leadership to have a nuclear weapon.
- The statements from Senators Ernst and Grassley were made on March 2, 2026.
The players
Joni Ernst
A Republican U.S. Senator from Iowa and a combat veteran.
Chuck Grassley
A Republican U.S. Senator from Iowa.
Donald Trump
The President of the United States.
What they’re saying
“President Trump is standing up for American lives that have been taken...by the Iranian regime and its terrorist proxies.”
— Joni Ernst, U.S. Senator (Radio Iowa)
“Trump gave Iran plenty of time to negotiate and 'regime change is badly needed,' according to Grassley.”
— Chuck Grassley, U.S. Senator (Radio Iowa)
The takeaway
The statements from Iowa's Republican Senators demonstrate the continued political support for President Trump's foreign policy actions, even as tensions with Iran remain high.
