Cruz: Trump’s Strike on Iran ‘Most Consequential Decision’ of His Presidency

U.S. “Winning the War” with Iran, Senator Cruz Claims Amid Rising Public Concern

Republican Senator Ted Cruz has declared that the United States is “unquestionably winning the war” with Iran, characterizing the ongoing military campaign as an “incredible success.” The Texas lawmaker told Fox News Digital that President Donald Trump’s decision to launch the strikes represents “the most consequential decision” of his presidency.

“If you look at how our military has carried out this action, it has been an incredible success,” Cruz emphasized during a recent interview.

The nearly month-long military operation by the U.S. and Israel has resulted in significant damage to Iran’s military infrastructure and leadership, including the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and numerous high-ranking officials.

Despite Cruz’s positive assessment, national polling reveals that most Americans oppose the military action. Several surveys, including a recent Fox News poll, indicate a pronounced partisan divide on the issue, with Republicans generally more supportive of the strikes than Democrats.

Cruz provided a detailed account of what he views as military achievements against Iran. “We’ve taken out virtually the entirety of their air defenses. We have taken out their short range and medium range ballistic missile launchers, their missiles, and their missile manufacturing capacity. We have taken out their drone launchers, their drones and their drone manufacturing capacity,” he said.

The senator further noted that U.S. forces have “executed over 9000 military strikes” and “sunk 140 of their ships,” which he described as “the largest sinking of naval ships since World War Two.” Combined with the elimination of Iran’s top leadership, Cruz characterized these results as “a profound victory.”

However, the conflict has triggered significant regional instability. Iran has retaliated with attacks against Israel and neighboring countries, while also targeting energy facilities throughout the Persian Gulf. These actions have made the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz nearly impassable to commercial shipping, disrupting approximately 20% of the world’s oil supply and causing fuel prices to surge globally.

Cruz revealed that he spent “the entire day” with President Trump on the eve of the military campaign, discussing whether to launch strikes or continue negotiations. “What I told him at the time is, I said, I don’t think there’s anything to negotiate. The Ayatollah is negotiating in bad faith and the regime was weaker than it ever has been,” Cruz recounted.

The senator emphasized the historical context, noting that “the Ayatollah and the mullahs in Iran have been waging war against the United States for 47 years” and describing Iran as “the number one state funder of terrorism in the world.”

Public opinion remains divided on the security implications of the conflict. According to the Fox News poll, only one-third of American voters believe the military action will make the United States safer, while 44% think it will leave the country less secure. Nearly a quarter of respondents (23%) expect no significant difference in national security.

Cruz strongly disagrees with these concerns. “The president decimating this regime has made America substantially safer, and that is his responsibility as commander in chief,” he asserted.

The ongoing conflict highlights the complex geopolitical challenges in the Middle East and the deeply polarized domestic response to American military intervention in the region. As the situation continues to evolve, both the military outcomes and public opinion could shift substantially in the coming weeks.