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Michael Waltz: “The Shia Crescent that Iran spent decades and billions building has shattered.”

Featuring: Michael Waltz, Republican | U.S. House, Florida, District 6

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Published October 6, 2026

Look, folks, October 7th completely, and I think irreversibly, has backfired on Iran and all of their terrorist proxies. The Shia Crescent that Iran spent decades and billions building has shattered. assad is gone. Syria is no longer Iran's pawn. Lebanon is actually talking to Israel to break free from Hezbollah. Iraq is turning westward. (10:11–10:18)

STATEMENT

Asserts that Iran's influence in the region, known as the Shia Crescent, has diminished.

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“Every hostage out, the living are back with their families.”
Asserts that all hostages have been released and returned to their families.07:16-07:22
“Even Hadara golden and Oran Shah, who had been held by those depraved terrorists since 2014, were out and back home.”
Asserts that Hadara Golden and Oran Shah, held since 2014, have been released and returned home.07:27-07:39
“Resolution 2803 passed through the UN Security Council 13 to 0.”
Asserts that Resolution 2803 was unanimously passed by the UN Security Council.09:13-09:18
“Iron Dome technology is protecting cities like Abu Dhabi and Dubai.”
Asserts that Iron Dome technology is being used to protect Abu Dhabi and Dubai.10:55-11:02
“Hamas tried to make [Aliyah] record one of their propaganda videos, saying all was well.”
Asserts that Hamas attempted to coerce a hostage into recording propaganda.01:19-01:27
“Hamas tried to turn his release again into a propaganda moment.”
Asserts that Hamas attempted to use a hostage's release for propaganda purposes.01:44-01:50
“Azeef's nephew, Amit, who was murdered at the Nova Festival.”
Asserts that Amit, a relative of a speaker, was killed at the Nova Festival.03:13-03:19
“They picked up and threw back [Hamas hand grenades]... seven times.”
Asserts that individuals at the Nova Festival threw back grenades thrown by Hamas.03:28-03:42
“It was the eighth grenade that Hamas threw at these civilians that killed him.”
Asserts that the eighth grenade thrown by Hamas resulted in a civilian's death.03:49-03:56
“Alon didn't just kind of magically arrive on the USS Nimitz. He was facilitated by and helped by my good friend Ambassador Jeff Bartos.”
Asserts that Ambassador Jeff Bartos facilitated Alon's arrival on the USS Nimitz.05:22-05:34
“A year ago, 48 hostages underground, including two Americans held in those Hamas terror tunnels.”
Asserts that a year ago, 48 hostages, including two Americans, were held by Hamas.06:53-07:03
“The UN endorsed [the 20 point peace] plan.”
Asserts that the UN endorsed the 20 point peace plan.09:18-09:18
“A Gaza without Hamas rule, a demilitarization of the Strip, an international stabilization force, and a path towards reconstruction and peaceful coexistence.”
Asserts that the peace plan includes demilitarization and international stabilization in Gaza.09:22-09:33
“Syria is no longer Iran's pawn.”
Asserts that Syria is no longer under Iran's influence.10:19-10:22
“Lebanon is actually talking to Israel to break free from Hezbollah.”
Asserts that Lebanon is in discussions with Israel to reduce Hezbollah's influence.10:21-10:26
“Iraq is turning westward.”
Asserts that Iraq is aligning more with Western countries.10:25-10:28
“The Abraham Accords are actually expanding.”
Asserts that the Abraham Accords are expanding despite challenges.10:49-10:52
“Israelis and Arabs are standing shoulder to shoulder to defend the region from Iranian attacks.”
Asserts that Israelis and Arabs are cooperating to defend against Iranian threats.11:05-11:12
“The Foreign Minister of Israel and the Foreign Minister of Morocco... expanded their relationship, they upgraded their embassies, they have direct flights, they're upgrading their trade and tourism.”
Asserts that Israel and Morocco have strengthened diplomatic and economic ties.11:16-11:30