David Jolly: U.S. Needs to Stand With Israel After Iran's Missile Tests

U.S. Rep. David Jolly, R-Fla., who is running for the U.S. Senate, weighed in on Wednesday on reports that Iran has been testing missiles in violation of the UN Security Council. 

“Iran needs to know that a threat to Israel is also a direct threat to the United States, and today’s actions represent a historic escalation in the terror regime's international aggression,” Jolly said.  “As a nation we must stand united with Israel and show unwavering support for our closest ally in the Middle East.  The test-firing of a missile marked with the words ‘Israel should be wiped from the pages of history’ calls for further isolation of Iran by the international community and should be universally condemned.”

Jolly took aim at President Barack Obama’s policies with Iran, including his deal with that nation over its nuclear program.  

“These actions further underscore why the president has been dreadfully wrong on his policy toward Israel and Iran, and likewise underscores why I refused to support the president's decision to negotiate with Iran, a regime that is an active and direct threat to the U.S. and Israel,” Jolly said. “ Ultimately, the president's agreement is proving disastrous to peace and has only served to facilitate a pathway to a nuclear Iran.”