US senator Rick Scott calls to "demolish" Iranian regime

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Posted Oct 29, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-29-2300

US Senator Rick Scott advocated for military action against Tehran, arguing that ending the Iranian regime is necessary to prevent nuclear escalation.

United States Senator Rick Scott has urged Washington to take a direct stance against Tehran, asserting that the American military should "demolish" the Iranian regime to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons. Speaking on national security policy, the Florida Republican argued that preparing for potential conflict is necessary to secure long-term peace in the Middle East.

Scott suggested that decisive action would be a more effective resolution than continuing prolonged and costly naval operations aimed at protecting commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, the senator touched on domestic fiscal policy, expressing opposition to federal corporate grants unless taxpayers receive equity in return.

Sources: Bloomberg.

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