Ernst: U.S. Won't Pay for Iran Rebuild | Cedar Rapids News

Senator Joni Ernst is firmly shutting down the idea that American taxpayers will pay for rebuilding Iran, slamming the proposed $300 billion fund as unjust and unnecessary — especially since Iran’s own actions sparked the crisis. She argues the money won’t reach ordinary Iranians and insists Iran bears full responsibility for its nuclear ambitions and the resulting conflict. Ernst also highlights that frozen Iranian assets could be used to buy food and supplies for Iranians, but warns that Tehran’s public statements often mask secret deals. She’s confident wealthy Gulf allies like Saudi Arabia and the UAE will shoulder the financial burden — not the U.S. — while acknowledging that American families are already paying the price for the war, but justifies U.S. military involvement as essential to prevent greater threats from Iran. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b410045f40f48eb9