On Sunday, June 22, 2025, the United States conducted a major military operation targeting three Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The attack involved more than 125 U.S. military aircraft, including seven B-2 stealth bombers that dropped 14 bunker-buster bombs on Fordow and Natanz, and a submarine that launched more than 30 Tomahawk missiles at Isfahan and Natanz.

The operation marked the first direct U.S. military strike on Iran, escalating the Israel-Iran conflict that began with Israeli strikes on June 13, 2025. Iran retaliated on Monday, June 23, with a missile attack on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which caused no casualties due to advance warning and Qatari air defenses.

We reached out to local representatives, members of Congress, and senators for their responses to the events. Here are the responses received:

 

State Rep. Tom Kunse, Michigan’s 100th District

"I recognize that the situation with Iran is extremely serious and carries significant global effect," said Kunse. "While any use of military force must be carefully weighed, I support the President’s measured response aimed at protecting American lives and interests. I strongly urge Iran to resume compliance with international nuclear inspections and de-escalate tensions moving forward. No one wants to see this situation spiral into a broader conflict.”

 

U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar, Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District

“President Trump has been consistent," said Moolenaar. "A nuclear Iran poses a threat to our nation, our military personnel, and our allies in the region. His decision to strike Iran is necessary to keep our nation and our allies safe, and ensure the number one sponsor of terrorism does not develop nuclear weapons.”

 

U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, Michigan’s 4th Congressional District

"After attempting to negotiate peace through diplomacy, President Trump took decisive action," said Huizenga. "We must ensure that Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon and usher in a new age of nuclear terrorism. I commend the men and women of our Armed Forces for their performance in this operation to make the world a safer place. It is now time for Iran to come to the table and abandon its nuclear ambitions."

 

Other representatives, members of Congress, and senators in our coverage area were contacted but were unavailable or declined to comment.

A ceasefire between Israel and Iran, announced on June 23, 2025, has held since Tuesday, June 24.