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North Carolina Republicans Back Strikes Amid Iran Tensions
3/1/2026
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- Republican leaders in North Carolina support the strikes, citing Iran's nuclear ambitions as a threat.
- Sen. Thom Tillis calls for congressional briefings on future military actions.
- Democratic lawmakers label the strikes unconstitutional.
- Democratic lawmakers demand a congressional vote.
- The strikes follow U.S. President Donald Trump’s failed diplomacy amid protests in Iran, with lawmakers citing U.S. military safety.
