Wagner Statement on Operation Epic Fury

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement on Operation Epic Fury:

“For nearly fifty years, the Islamic Republic of Iran has proven itself to be utterly committed to violence, chaos, and instability. Iran and its terrorist proxies have repeatedly attacked US forces and our allies in the region.

“The United States, along with the support from many of our allies around the world, will no longer allow this regime to wreak havoc at will. The Trump Administration made every diplomatic effort to resolve this matter, and still, the Ayatollah refused. May he and his tyrannical regime now reap the consequences, and may the Iranian people finally have the ability to take control of their own future.

“As the President stated, Operation Epic Fury is a clear and necessary action to raze the Iranian ballistic missile industry to the ground, annihilate the Ayatollah's navy, and ensure Iranian terrorism and nuclear threats can no longer destabilize the globe. The multiple statements of support from across the Western world illustrate the importance of this action.

“I ask everyone to join me in praying for the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who have answered the call of duty to keep us safe.”