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Featuring: Mike Lawler, Republican | U.S. House, New York, District 17

'This Is A Moment For The Iranian People': GOP Rep. Mike Lawler Calls For Iranians To 'Rise-Up'

Published February 28, 2026 | Video Starts at 06:18

When you look at the fact that the oil tanker seized off the coast of Iceland a few weeks ago originated in Iran, came to Venezuela and was going to Russia, people have to understand all of these things are interconnected. Iran has been sending drones to Russia to support them in their war in Ukraine. China purchasing Iranian petroleum, funding terrorism around the globe, all of this is interconnected. If you want it to stop. If you want peace and stability, you need to show strength. (06:18–06:25)

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Asserts that Iran is providing military support to Russia in the Ukraine conflict.

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