Chairman Rogers on U.S. Military Strikes in Iran

WASHINGTON - February 28, 2026 - House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) released the following statement regarding U.S. strikes in Iran:

I commend President Trump for taking decisive action to confront the serious threat posed by the Iranian terrorist regime. President Trump made clear that he preferred diplomacy and a peaceful resolution, but Iran refused to change its course. 

For nearly 50 years, Iran has been a hostile force toward the United States and our allies. As the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism, Iran and its proxies are responsible for the deaths of thousands of Americans, and its expanding ballistic missile capabilities continue to increase the threat it poses throughout the region and beyond. 

Most importantly, Iran's recent efforts to reconstitute its nuclear program cannot be allowed to succeed, as a nuclear-armed Iran would pose an unacceptable danger to the United States, our allies, and global security. 

The United States has the most capable armed forces in the world, and I am deeply grateful for the brave servicemembers who put their lives on the line to protect our country. I am praying for their safety.