GOP Rep Mast says US military objective in Iran is to ‘eliminate’ threat to Americans

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by Efrat LachterMarch 1, 2026 at 10:24 PM

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Representative Brian Mast, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, stated the U.S. military objective in Iran is to eliminate the regime's ability to strike Americans. Speaking to Fox News Digital, Mast said this involves dismantling Iranian military hardware capable of reaching Americans in the Middle East. He emphasized the U.S. will determine the operation's scope and duration. Mast refuted claims that Israel instigated the conflict, asserting the Trump administration initially pursued diplomacy with Iran regarding its nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and support for proxy groups. He honored the American service members killed in the operation, praising their dedication to defending the U.S. Mast highlighted the strategic planning involved, noting the deployment of carrier groups was a deliberate effort to strengthen negotiating power with Iran.

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