Cotton returns from Middle East travel

U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton traveled to Lebanon, Jordan and Israel this month as part of a congressional delegation. He left March 16 and returned Monday.

During the visit, lawmakers discussed counterterrorism efforts, the war in Syria and the Iranian nuclear program.

While in Jerusalem, Cotton appeared on CNN’s State of the Union. He was also interviewed by the Jerusalem Post.

The Republican from Dardanelle serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, as well as the Senate Intelligence Committee.