Nebraskans in Congress pray, support troops as U.S., Israel attack Iran

The entire all-Republican Nebraska Federal delegation said they were praying for the U.S. troops and “innocent civilians in Iran.”

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 28, 2026

Words: 586

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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LINCOLN — The U.S. has launched “major combat operations” on targets in Iran, and the all-Republican Nebraska federal delegation expressed support Saturday for the escalation in the Middle East.

Members, in statements after the attack, said they were praying for the U.S. troops and “innocent civilians in Iran.” Some again emphasized that Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon — even though President Donald Trump had touted a U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear sites last …

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