Sen. John Curtis spoke out Saturday morning in support of the military action and called for the protection of U.S. troops.

“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,” said Curtis, who is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. “They have targeted and killed Americans abroad and are actively attempting to assassinate Iranians and Americans on U.S. soil, and even the President.

Curtis stated that peace is preserved through strength and resolve, and that President Donald Trump took planned, targeted action to protect U.S. citizens, stand with Israel and promote world stability.

“I look forward to robust engagement between the Administration and Congress as this situation unfolds,” Curtis said.

Fellow Utah Sen. Mike Lee posted on X, “praying for peace and the safety of U.S. military personnel.”

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a statement Saturday, saying it was closely monitoring the situation and military strikes in Iran and neighboring countries.

“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 said. “The safety and well-being of people are always a priority in a situation of this kind. This region is home to thousands of Church members. We are in regular contact with Church leaders responsible for the students, faculty and humanitarian service volunteers serving throughout the Middle East, all of whom are accounted for and safe at this time.”

Speaking out against the attack was the Democratic Party of Utah, which called it illegal and unconstitutional.

“This is not “America First,” the party posted on X. “The American people are waiting for a strategic justification for this that puts thousands of civilians and American military personnel across the region in harm’s way. Where is the imminent threat?”