Florida’s elected officials and candidates have issued statements after the United States and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday. WPBF will add more statements as they are received.Republican U.S. Sen. Rick ScottThe days of the evil Iranian regime chanting “Death to America,” threatening the very existence of our country and our allies, and oppressing its people are over. Thank you, President Donald J. Trump, for your strong leadership. God bless Secretary Hegseth and the brave men and women in our military. Operation Epic Fury is peace through strength on full display, and a reminder to our friends and our enemies: The U.S. will ALWAYS put AMERICA FIRST. We will always stand with our friend, Israel, and we will NEVER allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon. Republican U.S. Sen. Ashley MoodyFor decades, this evil Iranian regime has called for the death of America, the destruction of the West, terrorized its own people and others, and caused fear and instability in the region. When someone says they want to destroy you, you should listen, and we have a @POTUS that did just that. Today, all Americans should be praying for the success and the safety of our servicemen and women.Democratic U.S. senatorial candidate Alex Vindman The Iranian regime is evil. For nearly half a century, it has inflicted death and destruction on Americans and our allies. I know that firsthand. I was wounded by an Iranian-made bomb while serving in Iraq. I also know this: wars without a plan are dangerous. Forever wars drain American strength, put our troops at risk without clear purpose, distract from real strategic priorities, and divert resources we should be investing at home. With American troops in harm’s way, the President owes Congress and the American people immediate answers. What is the mission? What is the strategy? What is the end state? The Constitution requires it.Republican U.S. Rep. Brian MastToday’s strikes are the inescapable response to 47 years of continuous and calculated aggression by the Ayatollah of Iran and all his generals against the United States, our allies, and the Iranian people. Every day under this regime, the United States and our allies have been under imminent threat of attack by Iran and its terrorist arms across the globe. They chanted ‘Death to America’ while seeking nuclear weapons and the missile technology to strike our homeland. The days of America waiting to be attacked by Iran are over.Democratic U.S. Rep. Jerod MoskowitzThe situation in the Middle East is grave and evolving rapidly. In response to US and Israeli strikes, Iran responded by attacking its Arab neighbors. That was certainly a choice. As regional partners remain on high alert, my thoughts are with the brave American service members in harm’s way. At this critical moment, we recognize the extraordinary dedication and sacrifice of those deployed abroad. They serve with courage under immense pressure.Republican U.S. Rep. Mike HaridopolosPresident Donald Trump and Secretary Marco Rubio have proven time and time again that peace is best achieved through strength. Today’s action is in response to the recognition that since 1979 the Iranian regime has called for the “death of America” and continue to terrorize their own citizens. Please pray for the success and the safety of our troops under the capable leadership of Secretary Pete Hegseth.Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (gubernatorial candidate)President @realDonaldTrump has acted decisively against Iran’s nuclear threat and terrorism. Our troops are now executing Operation Epic Fury. Erika and I pray for their safety and success. Peace is achieved through strength, not weakness. I stand with President Trump, our military, and the hope this leads to lasting security in the Middle East. God bless our troops. God bless America.Republican gubernatorial candidate Paul RennerToday, our prayers are with our U.S. troops as they carry out the orders of President Trump in Operation Epic Fury. As a U.S. Navy veteran who served two tours in combat operations in the Middle East, I know firsthand that the threat from Iran is real and that this regime has cost us many American lives. Peace through strength is the best approach. It is the only thing the radicalized Muslim regimes understand. God bless our commanders, our troops, and the U.S.A.Democratic gubernatorial candidate David JollyThis President enters war without the broad confidence of the American people and with a cabinet largely unqualified. He lacks the clear support of Congress or our allies, and lacks the unity of the nation he leads. We now pray for the safety of our troops and a swift end to conflict, as we likewise pray for a successful outcome from our operations – a more stable region and world, a reduced nuclear threat, and a fuller embrace of freedom abroad.Attorney general James UthmeierMay God bless and watch over our brave military.

Florida’s elected officials and candidates have issued statements after the United States and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday.

WPBF will add more statements as they are received.

Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott

The days of the evil Iranian regime chanting “Death to America,” threatening the very existence of our country and our allies, and oppressing its people are over. Thank you, President Donald J. Trump, for your strong leadership. God bless Secretary Hegseth and the brave men and women in our military. Operation Epic Fury is peace through strength on full display, and a reminder to our friends and our enemies: The U.S. will ALWAYS put AMERICA FIRST. We will always stand with our friend, Israel, and we will NEVER allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon.

Republican U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody

For decades, this evil Iranian regime has called for the death of America, the destruction of the West, terrorized its own people and others, and caused fear and instability in the region. When someone says they want to destroy you, you should listen, and we have a @POTUS that did just that. Today, all Americans should be praying for the success and the safety of our servicemen and women.

Democratic U.S. senatorial candidate Alex Vindman

The Iranian regime is evil. For nearly half a century, it has inflicted death and destruction on Americans and our allies. I know that firsthand. I was wounded by an Iranian-made bomb while serving in Iraq. I also know this: wars without a plan are dangerous. Forever wars drain American strength, put our troops at risk without clear purpose, distract from real strategic priorities, and divert resources we should be investing at home. With American troops in harm’s way, the President owes Congress and the American people immediate answers. What is the mission? What is the strategy? What is the end state? The Constitution requires it.

Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Mast

Today’s strikes are the inescapable response to 47 years of continuous and calculated aggression by the Ayatollah of Iran and all his generals against the United States, our allies, and the Iranian people. Every day under this regime, the United States and our allies have been under imminent threat of attack by Iran and its terrorist arms across the globe. They chanted ‘Death to America’ while seeking nuclear weapons and the missile technology to strike our homeland. The days of America waiting to be attacked by Iran are over.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Jerod Moskowitz

The situation in the Middle East is grave and evolving rapidly. In response to US and Israeli strikes, Iran responded by attacking its Arab neighbors. That was certainly a choice. As regional partners remain on high alert, my thoughts are with the brave American service members in harm’s way. At this critical moment, we recognize the extraordinary dedication and sacrifice of those deployed abroad. They serve with courage under immense pressure.

Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos

President Donald Trump and Secretary Marco Rubio have proven time and time again that peace is best achieved through strength. Today’s action is in response to the recognition that since 1979 the Iranian regime has called for the “death of America” and continue to terrorize their own citizens. Please pray for the success and the safety of our troops under the capable leadership of Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (gubernatorial candidate)

President @realDonaldTrump has acted decisively against Iran’s nuclear threat and terrorism. Our troops are now executing Operation Epic Fury. Erika and I pray for their safety and success. Peace is achieved through strength, not weakness. I stand with President Trump, our military, and the hope this leads to lasting security in the Middle East. God bless our troops. God bless America.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner

Today, our prayers are with our U.S. troops as they carry out the orders of President Trump in Operation Epic Fury. As a U.S. Navy veteran who served two tours in combat operations in the Middle East, I know firsthand that the threat from Iran is real and that this regime has cost us many American lives. Peace through strength is the best approach. It is the only thing the radicalized Muslim regimes understand. God bless our commanders, our troops, and the U.S.A.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly

This President enters war without the broad confidence of the American people and with a cabinet largely unqualified. He lacks the clear support of Congress or our allies, and lacks the unity of the nation he leads. We now pray for the safety of our troops and a swift end to conflict, as we likewise pray for a successful outcome from our operations – a more stable region and world, a reduced nuclear threat, and a fuller embrace of freedom abroad.

Attorney general James Uthmeier

May God bless and watch over our brave military.