Indiana leaders have mixed reactions to operation "Epic Fury" in Iran

Leaders from Indiana are reacting to Saturday’s airstrikes against Iran.

In a post on X, U.S. Sen. Jim Banks said, “A Trump red line isn’t a warning – it’s a promise.” In a later post, Banks said the president's actions "were not about starting a war" but preventing one.

U.S. Sen. Todd Young was more nuanced on social media.

“No one wants more conflict in the Middle East, but Iran can never have a nuclear weapon," Young said.

Young also said he looks forward to Congress being included in discussions about next steps.

“The American people will have questions pertaining to the nature of threats, risks to our troops and homeland, and objectives sought," he said.

Many others praised the military action.

Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith called on “the people of Iran to rise up and reclaim their once great nation.”

U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym called the operation “a bold and decisive step by President Trump to create real peace in the region.”

Others made statements in clear opposition. 

U.S. Rep. André Carson said in a statement, "Military aggression of this scale is not a viable solution and puts innocent civilians and our U.S. servicemembers at risk."

Former South Bend mayor and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticized the president for “risking American lives and resources, ignoring American law, and endangering our allies and partners.”