Two U.S. congressional Iran hawks, Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, and Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., have been discussing the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly the conflict between Israel and Iran, during their recent visit to the region. Their bipartisan meeting with leaders in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE highlights the growing concern over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its threat to regional stability. Both lawmakers have spoken about the need for a united front against Iran, emphasizing that the U.S. has a critical role to play in deterrence, without resorting to direct military involvement.
Nunn, a colonel in the U.S. Air Force, noted the importance of General Erik