Local Republican lawmakers are speaking out in support of the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran:

Senator Jim Banks:

The Iranian regime and the terrorists they back have killed over 1,000 U.S. service members and civilians. They armed militias that killed and wounded our troops in Iraq, funded attacks across the Middle East, and openly chanted “Death to America” while past leaders looked the other way.

President Trump’s actions this morning were not about starting a war. They were about preventing one. It was targeted, surgical, and strong. It made clear that if you attack or threaten Americans, there will be consequences.

I served in Afghanistan. I know what endless war looks like. This is not Afghanistan. This is the kind of decisive leadership that prevents another Afghanistan.

At the end of the day, this is about protecting American lives. I’m grateful we have a leader like President Trump who is willing to do it.

God bless our troops. Praying for their safety. 🇺🇸

2nd District Congressman Rudy Yakym:

Operation Epic Fury is a bold and decisive step by President Trump to create real peace in the region.

May God be with our troops, our allies, and the Iranian people.

3rd District Congressman Marlin Stutzman:

Operation Epic Fury has begun and I support President Trump and our troops.

President Trump has been willing to make the hard and necessary choices to produce real peace in the Middle East. The Iranian people and the world have endured this evil regime long enough.

God bless the United States, our great military, and pray for the peace of Iran.