{"id":2108288,"date":"2023-11-26T17:32:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T22:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senator-cotton-a-massive-retaliation-against-iran-directly-is-only-way-to-stop-attacks-on-u-s-forces\/"},"modified":"2023-11-26T17:34:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-26T22:34:09","slug":"senator-cotton-a-massive-retaliation-against-iran-directly-is-only-way-to-stop-attacks-on-u-s-forces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senator-cotton-a-massive-retaliation-against-iran-directly-is-only-way-to-stop-attacks-on-u-s-forces\/","title":{"rendered":"Sen. Cotton: Only Massive Retaliation Can Halt Iran&#8217;s Attacks on US Forces"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsenator-cotton-a-massive-retaliation-against-iran-directly-is-only-way-to-stop-attacks-on-u-s-forces%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2108288&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Senator Tom\u200d Cotton \u2062Calls for Massive Retaliation Against Iran to\u2063 Stop Attacks on U.S. Forces<\/h2>\n<p>In a \u2064recent interview, Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR)\u200b emphasized the need for a strong response to Iranian attacks on U.S. forces in the Middle \u2062East.\u200b He stated that the\u2063 only way to put an end \u2064to these attacks is \u200dthrough\u2063 a &#8220;massive retaliation&#8221; against Iran.<\/p>\n<p>During \u200dhis\u2062 appearance on &#8220;Fox News Sunday,&#8221; Cotton highlighted the \u200dalarming\u200c number \u200dof attacks launched by Iran and its proxies under President Joe Biden&#8217;s administration. \u200bHe revealed that there have been\u200d approximately 150 attacks, with 66 occurring \u2064since October 17.<\/p>\n<p>Cotton\u200b expressed his frustration with the limited response from the U.S., stating \u2062that most of the retaliatory \u200cstrikes have targeted empty proxy warehouses or proxy forces in\u2063 Iraq and Syria. He criticized President Biden \u200cfor seemingly avoiding Iranian casualties and suggested targeting \u200bIranians operating in \u200dIraq \u2062and Syria as \u200cwell \u200bas\u200b threatening Iranian assets if the attacks persist.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing concerns about escalating tensions, Cotton dismissed \u200bthe fears of politicians \u2062who hesitate to take\u200b military \u200caction \u2064against Iran. \u200bHe cited historical examples, such as President Reagan sinking half of Iran&#8217;s navy and\u200c the \u200dkilling of\u200c Qasem Soleimani by former President \u200cDonald Trump, which did not lead to all-out\u2062 war but \u200drather deterred further \u200caggression from Iran.<\/p>\n<p>Cotton emphasized the importance of sending\u200b a clear message to Iran and warned that \u2062if the threats \u200ddo not cease immediately,\u200d the U.S. will escalate its actions and threaten Iranian assets.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 New York Times reported that \u200cPresident Biden has rejected more \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-u-s-releases-footage-of-massive-strikes-against-iranian-targets-in-syria\/\" title=\"VIDEO: U.S. Unveils Strikes on Iranian Targets in Syria\">aggressive bombing options proposed<\/a> by the Pentagon due to concerns about provoking Iran.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">WATCH: Senator\u200d Tom Cotton reacts to \u2064the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-rejects-bidens-push-for-pause-in-gaza-operation-to-crush-hamas\/\" title=\"Israel refuses Biden's request to halt Gaza operation against Hamas.\">temporary \u2064cease-fire<\/a>\u2064 in the Israel-Hamas war. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/i0hAeDw3Jt\">pic.twitter.com\/i0hAeDw3Jt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Fox News Sunday (@FoxNewsSunday) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FoxNewsSunday\/status\/1728812461061509247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, \u20632023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063What alternative solutions or approaches could be \u200bconsidered to address the tensions and underlying\u2063 issues between \u200dthe\u200d United States and Iran, besides a massive retaliation<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200d E East. Cotton argued that Iran&#8217;s\u2064 ongoing aggression poses a direct threat\u200b to American security \u200dand \u200drequires a significant and forceful retaliation.<\/p>\n<p>As tensions\u200d between the United \u2062States and Iran have escalated over the\u200c past few years, Iran&#8217;s attacks on U.S. forces have become alarmingly frequent. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cori-bush-becomes-latest-dem-calling-for-peace-on-both-sides-as-hamas-attack-on-israel-continues\/\" title=\"Cori Bush joins Dems urging peace amid ongoing Hamas attack on Israel.\">recent rocket\u200c attack<\/a> on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and the killing of an American contractor in Iraq\u2064 have \u200cfurther intensified concerns about Iran&#8217;s intentions and \u2062capability to harm American\u2062 interests.<\/p>\n<p>Senator \u200cCotton, known\u2063 for his staunch \u2063stance on national security, asserted that the United States cannot afford to allow Iran\u2062 to continue these attacks with impunity. He \u2064emphasized\u2063 the need to protect American personnel and interests in\u200d the region and to deter further Iranian aggression.<\/p>\n<p>Cotton called for a massive retaliation against Iran, including targeting their military infrastructure and assets. He argued that a\u2064 limited or restrained response\u200b would only embolden Iran, signaling weakness and encouraging further attacks. Instead, he advocated for a robust message \u200bto\u2062 be sent,\u200d one that would make Iran rethink\u2062 its actions and consider the potential consequences.<\/p>\n<p>The senator acknowledged\u2063 the complexities \u2063and risks associated with military action, especially given Iran&#8217;s regional influence and its capability to retaliate. However, he stressed that the longer the United States tolerates Iran&#8217;s attacks, the more vulnerable American forces \u200cand interests\u2064 become.<\/p>\n<p>Cotton also highlighted the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ukrainian-president-volodymyr-zelensky-named-times-person-of-the-year\/\" title=\"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Named Time\u2019s Person Of The Year\">rallying international support<\/a> for such a retaliatory response. \u200dHe\u2063 called on the United States \u2063to \u2063work closely with its \u200dallies in the region, as well as other global \u200cpartners who\u200b share the common goal of countering Iran&#8217;s aggression. By building a broad \u200ccoalition, Cotton believes that the United States can present a united front against Iran and send a clear message\u200d that \u200cits actions will not be tolerated.<\/p>\n<p>Critics have raised\u200c concerns\u200d about the potential consequences of a forceful response, arguing that it could further escalate\u2063 tensions and lead \u2062to unintended consequences, such as a wider conflict in the region. However, Cotton\u200d believes that a strong \u2062response is \u200cnecessary to protect American lives and deter future\u2063 attacks.<\/p>\n<p>The senator&#8217;s\u2064 call for massive retaliation against Iran has sparked \u2062a vigorous debate among policymakers and experts. While some \u2064support Cotton&#8217;s assertive approach, others caution \u200bagainst the potential risks \u2062and urge for diplomatic solutions \u2064to address the underlying issues. \u2063However, one thing remains clear:\u2062 Iran&#8217;s attacks on\u2064 U.S. forces cannot continue without \u200ba significant response.<\/p>\n<p>As tensions continue to rise, it \u200cremains to \u200dbe\u200c seen how the United States will respond to Iran&#8217;s\u2062 ongoing aggression.\u200c Senator Cotton&#8217;s call\u2064 for massive retaliation has added to the growing chorus of voices advocating for a robust reaction.\u200c Whatever the outcome may be,\u2062 one thing\u200d is certain: the United\u2064 States cannot ignore \u2064the threat posed by\u200b Iran and must take decisive action to\u2064 protect its interests \u2062and ensure the safety of its personnel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) stated that the sole solution to halt Iranian assaults on U.S. forces in the Middle East is through a forceful &#8220;massive retaliation.&#8221; Speaking to Shannon Bream on &#8220;Fox News Sunday,&#8221; Cotton highlighted Iran&#8217;s increased aggression under President Joe Biden, including actions by its proxies<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":134,"featured_media":2108289,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2108288","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2108288","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/134"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2108288"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2108288\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2108289"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2108288"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2108288"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2108288"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}