Local reactions to Iran airstrike INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — More than a dozen initiated an anti-war protest Saturday evening at Military Park following the attacks on Iran. The U.S. strikes in Iran have not only created tension in the Middle East, but many people locally are feeling the effects of the war, especially one veteran that spoke to News 8. “I know what its like to be on the edge, potentially going somewhere where your life is at risk and I believe this war is something we shouldn’t be fighting in. It’s important to stand up because not only is standing up the right thing to do but it could potentially save lives,” veteran Lucas Lee said. Leaders here in Indiana remain divided on President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran. U.S. Rep. André Carson posted to X Saturday, saying President Trump “continues to put our troops and civilians in danger.” “I’m a cosponsor of a War Powers Resolution to rein in the president’s reckless and illegal wars. I’m calling on House leadership to immediately bring it to the floor next week.” “The Iranian people have shown extraordinary courage standing up for their rights over and over again. We need to meaningfully strengthen democracy without another open-ended war,” Carson said in his post. Indiana State Senator Jim Banks, who is an Afghanistan veteran, also posted his thoughts to X. “The Iranian regime and the terrorists they back have killed over 1,000 U.S. service members and civilians. They armed militias that killed and wounded our troops in Iraq, funded attacks across the Middle East, and openly chanted “Death to America” while past leaders looked the other way. President Trump’s actions this morning were not about starting a war. They were about preventing one,” Banks said in his post. “It was targeted, surgical, and strong. It made clear that if you attack or threaten Americans, there will be consequences. I served in Afghanistan. I know what endless war looks like. This is not Afghanistan. This is the kind of decisive leadership that prevents another Afghanistan. At the end of the day, this is about protecting American lives. I’m grateful we have a leader like President Trump who is willing to do it. God bless our troops. Praying for their safety.” ...read more read less