Reaction by Arizona’s leaders following the U.S. military’s successful strikes on a trio of Iranian nuclear facilities fell largely along party lines.
Reaction was swift to President Trump’s announcement that Iran’s nuclear facilities had been “obliterated” and that the country has been backed into a corner and “must now make peace” on social media on Saturday afternoon.
Congressman Abe Hamadeh, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement:
Peace through strength is only possible if we are resolved to do what is necessary. President Trump took decisive action to eliminate any vestige of Iran’s nuclear program.
The days of Iran’s nuclear blackmail are over. Now, the people of Iran must rise up and seize control over their own destiny. Only then will true peace be possible.
God bless our fearless military, and God bless America.
Congressman Hamadeh’s Statement on America’s Strikes On Iran’s Nuclear Facilities pic.twitter.com/SEK59OVQua
— Office of Congressman Abe Hamadeh (@RepAbeHamadeh) June 22, 2025
Congressman Greg Stanton issued the following statement:
I’m grateful to our service members tonight who carried out their missions with courage and competence, and I thank God for their safe return.
I have many serious questions about the President’s decision tonight. He failed to present clear and compelling evidence or come to Congress for authorization.
President Trump promised, “I’m not going to start a war,” and “Great nations do not fight endless wars.” That promise is now broken. This escalation risks dragging us into yet another endless war we cannot afford, and one that risks American lives.
President Trump must immediately reassure the American people of how he will protect the safety of our troops and allies in the region, and move us toward de-escalation and ultimately peace.
I’m grateful to our service members tonight who carried out their missions with courage and competence, and I thank God for their safe return.
I have many serious questions about the President’s decision tonight. He failed to present clear and compelling evidence or come to…
— Rep. Greg Stanton (@RepGregStanton) June 22, 2025
Congressman Andy Biggs posted on X.com:
We thank God that Donald Trump is our President—we pray for his preservation, wisdom, and discernment. And we thank God that Kamala Harris is not our Commander in Chief.
I’m grateful our troops made it out of the Middle East safely. Iran must come back to the negotiating table.
We thank God that Donald Trump is our President—we pray for his preservation, wisdom, and discernment. And we thank God that Kamala Harris is not our Commander in Chief.
I’m grateful our troops made it out of the Middle East safely. Iran must come back to the negotiating table. pic.twitter.com/nPTZlllC58
— Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) June 22, 2025
Senator Ruben Gallego posted on X.com:
The American people do not want to be dragged into another endless war in the Middle East. I would know. I saw close friends die next to me serving as a Marine in a high-combat unit in Iraq. Each of these deaths was needless.
We have yet to see any evidence to prove that tonight’s strikes were necessary to protect U.S. national security. President Trump must immediately show why tonight’s strikes were necessary. Without that evidence, President Trump’s bombing of Iran risks the lives of Americans, both civilians at home and our servicemembers in the Middle East.
The President’s actions could escalate us into a war. We cannot repeat history and blindly march in to another faraway conflict that puts Americans’ lives at risk.
The American people do not want to be dragged into another endless war in the Middle East. I would know. I saw close friends die next to me serving as a Marine in a high-combat unit in Iraq. Each of these deaths was needless.
We have yet to see any evidence to prove that…— Senator Ruben Gallego (@SenRubenGallego) June 22, 2025
Congressman Juan Ciscomani posted the following statement on X.com:
Tonight, our Commander in Chief made the right decision to execute a successful strike on Iran’s lethal nuclear weapons sites. We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to America’s brave men and women in uniform. They have helped make the world a safer place.
Tonight, our Commander in Chief made the right decision to execute a successful strike on Iran’s lethal nuclear weapons sites. We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to America’s brave men and women in uniform. They have helped make the world a safer place.
— Congressman Juan Ciscomani (@RepCiscomani) June 22, 2025
Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari stated:
Donald Trump illegally took military action against Iran—without congressional authorization—risking dragging us into another endless war. I am calling for an immediate emergency session of Congress to vote on the War Powers Resolution.
Donald Trump illegally took military action against Iran—without congressional authorization—risking dragging us into another endless war.
I am calling for an immediate emergency session of Congress to vote on the War Powers Resolution.
— Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (@RepYassAnsari) June 22, 2025
Arizona State Speaker of the House Steve Montenegro posted the following statement on X.com:
Tonight, our brave military carried out a dangerous mission over Iran — and made it home safe.
I’m grateful to our President and those who carried out this successful mission!
🇺🇸 Tonight, our brave military carried out a dangerous mission over Iran — and made it home safe.
I’m grateful to our President and those who carried out this successful mission!
— Steve Montenegro (@SteveMontenegro) June 22, 2025
