Yuma locals and state senators react to bombings of Iran nuclear sites over the weekend
Eduardo Morales
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Locals throughout Yuma County share mixed reviews about the United States bombing of Iran.
Some locals, like Latosha Hosko. fear the retaliation could have led to more violence.
“Now we have to be terrified and pray every day that nothing happens and leave it in God’s hands you know, there’s only so much we can do you know, I didn’t vote for him,” said Hosko.
While other locals like Walt Loomis feel it’s something that needed to be done.
“I thought it was necessary because they kept threatening us for the last 40 years, and they were getting very close to a nuclear bomb, that could have wiped out half the country,” said Loomis.
Arizona State Senator Tim Dunn says he supports the move made by the president, saying if Iran has nuclear weapons, it’s not a safe situation for anyone.
“That is an exponential threat to the United States and the world, and we need to continue to remove the rest of those sites and this sends a message that we’re not going to tolerate that, and that’s why I think the world is a safer place,” Sen. Dunn says.
Meanwhile U.S Senators took to the social media platform X to share their displeasure with the decision.
“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,” said Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego via X.
“Trump’s decision to bomb Iran without bringing a plan to Congress and without using all our diplomatic options risks escalation that puts thousands of American troops and families at risk,” added Arizona Senator Mark Kelly.
You can see Kelly’s statement here.
Meanwhile, Governor Katie Hobbs said in a statement on Sunday, “Earlier today, I joined a call with [Sec. Kristi Noem] and fellow governors to discuss threats linked to Iran. I appreciate the Administration’s coordination. Arizona remains vigilant and prepared to protect our communities and critical infrastructure from physical and cyber threats.”
However, it is important to note that since the interviews and statements have been conducted both Israel and Iran have come to a ceasefire.