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May those chanting 'Death to America' meet 72 virgins tonight: US Senator on Iranian regime
short by Bhawana Chaudhary / on Sunday, 11 January, 2026
Amid violent protests in Iran, Republican Senator Ted Cruz said if Iranian people overthrow Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, America and the entire world will be "much, much safer". He reacted to US President Donald Trump's post about how US is ready to help Iran. "May the 'Death to America' crowd meet their 72 virgins tonight," said Cruz, referring to Iranian government.