SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — South Dakota Senator John Thune is responding to Israel’s recent attack on Iran’s capital city of Tehran.

In a post on X, Senate Majority Leader John Thune issued a statement regarding Israel’s recent attack.

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In the post, Thune states that Israel hs determined that it must take “decisive action to defend the Israeli people” and that “the United States Senate stands ready to work with President Trump and with our allies in Israel to restore peace in the region”.

He also states that Iran should “heavily consider” consequences before taking any action against American influence in that area.

Rep. Dusty Johnson also responded to the attack on X.

“Israel is within its right to defend itself from Iran, the largest state-sponsor of terror. Iran breached its obligation and must end its nuclear weapons program. The United States will stand with Israel who continues to face threats across the Middle East.