Local government leaders give statements following recent Iran strike

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Local leaders have provided statements following President Trump's announcement of the United States bombing three Iranian nuclear sites, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.

On Saturday evening, Trump posted the following statement on Truth Social,

"We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space. A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home, Congratulations to our great American Warriors. There is not another military in the World that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!”

ValleyCentral reached out to U.S. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), who provided the following statement.

"Our military’s actions have stopped Iran’s goal of creating a nuclear weapon. Israelis and the free world can now rest easier. Lasting stability, peace, and the safety of our service members in the region must be our number one priority. I also urge President Trump to consult with Congress for any further military action, as is our constitutional authority,” said Congressman Gonzalez.

U.S. Representative District 15, Monica De La Cruz, took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to post the following statement:

"Tonight, President Trump spoke with strength. Iran was given every opportunity to come to the table to make a deal on their nuclear capabilities, yet refused. I remain confident in the Administration’s commitment to protecting democracy, the American people, our national security, and our allies," said Representative Monica De La Cruz.

The Hidalgo County GOP Chairman, Robert Cantu, spoke with ValleyCentral and said "President Trump has said repeatedly that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. Tonight he fulfilled that promise. The world is safer tonight because we have a Commander in Chief who will not let a terrorist nation like Iran have a nuclear weapon. Hopefully Iran realizes Trump is serious and sues for peace."