Ted Cruz: “Iran has a very significant cache of missiles, both short…”

“He said he saw no intelligence that supports that claim that there is an imminent threat. Have you seen anything that supports that, or did the president tell you that when you were with him on Friday? Well, Iran has a very significant cache of missiles, both short range, medium range, and they're working on long range missiles. Much of the military strikes that are being carried out right now are taking out those missiles. In particular, the southern missile belt the United States is focusing on.” (02:27–02:35)

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