The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) has examined the locations of Iran’s nuclear facilities as Israel considers a retaliatory strike. The analysis was dated 01/31/2025. The image was provided by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD).
During his presidency, Trump reinstated a comprehensive economic campaign against Iran in an effort to prevent the country from developing nuclear weapons and supporting terrorism globally. Both Republican and Democratic administrations in the U.S. State Department have labeled Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Former Governor Huckabee highlighted the impact of Trump’s pressure campaign on Iran, emphasizing that it financially crippled the regime without the need for military action. With the economic pressure lifted under Biden’s administration, Iran regained funds to support terrorist organizations and advance its nuclear ambitions. The recent reimplementation of economic pressure on Iran by the current president is seen as a positive step in addressing these concerns.
An Iranian military truck carries surface-to-air missiles past a portrait of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a parade on the occasion of the country’s annual army day on April 18, 2018, in Tehran. (ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Images)
Jason Brodsky, the policy director of United Against Nuclear Iran UANI, told Fox News Digital, “I think Gov. Huckabee’s comments underscore the danger Iran’s regime poses to the U.S. and our allies and partners. It’s why presidents for years have stated an Iran with nuclear weapons is unacceptable and that the U.S. will use all instruments of national power to prevent that outcome. One of the pillars of Tehran’s grand strategy is the eradication of Israel and another is anti-Americanism.”
He continued, “That won’t change as long as the Islamic Republic remains the Islamic Republic and Ali Khamenei or a like-minded successor is the decision-maker. This is why weakening the regime and depriving it of resources — through maximum pressure and peace through strength — is necessary.”
Reuters contributed to this report.
