Verdict with Ted Cruz: Iran Strike Ayatollah DEAD, Austin Shooting-Why, How & What's Next

In this BONUS episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson cover: 

1. Major U.S.–Israel Strike on Iran

• President Trump ordered a large-scale coordinated U.S. and Israeli bombing campaign on Iran.
• Over 900 U.S. airstrikes and ~1,200 Israeli strikes occurred within the first day.
• The attack reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader and several senior Iranian officials.
• The hosts emphasize that intelligence was “exquisite,” enabling targeted strikes on leadership meetings.

2. Rationale for the Attack (as described by the speakers)

• Iran is portrayed as:
  • Leading state sponsor of terrorism for decades.
  • Responsible for killing ~1,000 Americans historically.
  • Financing Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis.
• Claims that Iran’s nuclear program was being rebuilt after earlier strikes.
• Trump reportedly consulted senators on Air Force One before the strike.
• The speakers describe Iran as militarily weakened from a previous “Twelve-Day War.”

3. Expected Global and U.S. Consequences

• Escalation risk is stressed, particularly:
  • Terror attacks from Iran-backed proxies (Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis).
  • Possible retaliation within the U.S.
• Middle Eastern airspace and the Strait of Hormuz were reportedly shut down amid fears of mines and missile activity.

4. Austin, Texas Mass Shooting

• Separate event discussed as possibly terrorism-related, though not confirmed.
• Shooter:
  • 53‑year‑old naturalized U.S. citizen from Senegal.
  • Wore clothing with “Property of Allah” and an Iranian flag underneath.
  • Fired into a crowded bar district; killed 2 victims and was shot by police.
• Authorities had not yet confirmed motive at the time of reporting; investigation is ongoing.

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