Atlanta demonstrators protest, Georgia officials react to U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

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Atlanta protestors opposed U.S. involvement in Iran Sunday.

Credit: Sarah Kallis / GPB News

Dozens of protestors gathered in downtown Atlanta on Sunday to voice their opposition to U.S. airstrikes that severely damaged key Iranian nuclear sites. 

Demonstrators said they do not want to see any additional U.S. involvement in Iran.

Ashlyn Swann, an Iranian-American dual citizen attended the protest. She said the situation is nuanced.

“For me, personally, I think the scariest thing is really just for the potential of escalation due to the involvement of Israel in the U.S.," Swann said. "I think that is more of a powder keg than anything in and of itself could be sensitive just to Iran.“

Supporters of the strikes, including Gov. Brian Kemp, said they were necessary to prevent Iran from building a nuclear weapon.

On Monday afternoon, Iran launched missiles toward's U.S. forces at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base. No casualties were reported. 

Georgia officials react to U.S. strikes damaging key Iranian nuclear sites. 

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff released a statement Sunday:  

“I pray for the safety of U.S. military servicemembers deployed around the world and express my admiration for their courage and professionalism. Congress must be promptly and fully briefed on tonight’s operation and consulted on the Administration's strategy.”

 

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock: 

“The ordering of our service members into battle is the gravest of responsibilities for an American president and should never be undertaken lightly. President Trump, who has said he ‘might or might not’ bomb Iran and has indicated this week that he disagrees with the assessment of his own national intelligence advisers, has now entered another Middle East conflict. He has not sought congressional approval and has not sufficiently explained why this operation was necessary right now. With thousands of American troops at risk for potential retaliation, this is not “the art of the deal.” This is war. And this is not the first time the American people have been told that it will end quickly. The people deserve to hear more than they’ve heard so far and the constitution requires a much more serious engagement with their representatives." 

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene released a statement on the social media site X opposing the attacks. 

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins released a statement in support of the attacks:

"A nuclear armed Iran represents an existential threat not just to our allies in the Middle East, but to global democracy and peace. I am thankful that we have a president that understands peace through strength, and it’s my hope for peace in the region soon.”

U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter: 

U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson:

U.S. Rep. Brian Jack: 

U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams: 

U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick: 

U.S. Rep. Austin Scott: 

U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde: 

U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk: 

U.S. Rep Rick Allen: 

Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones:

Georgia Speaker of the House Jon Burns: