Senator Cruz says Iran isn’t close to nuclear weapons, crediting 2025 U.S.-Israel strikes for dismantling its program.

Senator Ted Cruz stated on March 1, 2026, that he has no current intelligence indicating Iran is close to developing nuclear weapons, contradicting President Trump’s claim of an imminent threat. Cruz credited the U.S. and Israel’s 2025 Twelve-Day War—featuring bunker-buster strikes on facilities like Fordow—for devastating Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and dismantling its program, though he acknowledged Iran still seeks to rebuild. He maintained the strikes were justified due to Iran’s past nuclear ambitions and ongoing threats, calling the current moment a strategic opportunity for action.