Prominent political figures, both in Utah and Washington, have begun weighing in on Saturday morning's airstrikes in Iran.
In a statement sent to FOX 13 News, Senator John Curtis, who's a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, says the strikes are part of a targeted effort to "protect the American people."
“For decades, Iran’s regime has acted as a destabilizing force—arming terrorist proxies, mass slaughtering its own people, and pursuing nuclear capabilities with explicit intent to destroy Israel and America," the statement reads in part. "They have targeted and killed Americans abroad and are actively attempting to assassinate Iranians and Americans on U.S. soil, and even the President."
The Utah Democratic Party, however, called the attack "illegal and unconstitutional" and urged Utahns to contact their senators and representatives in Congress.
"Trump has consistently exaggerated the “imminence” of Iran’s nuclear threat, despite insisting that the US “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear program under Operation Midnight Hammer. It is more clear than ever how destructive the egos of small men are in positions of power," their statement read in part.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints also responded to the news, saying they are "closely monitoring" the situation.
"We express our profound concern and heartfelt compassion for all those living in harm’s way. We join in prayer with families worldwide who have loved ones in the region," the church's statement read in part.
This is a developing story. FOX 13 News will provide updates as we learn more.
