Reports of Israel's retaliatory strikes against Iran prompt reactions from lawmakers: 'Right to defend itself'


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FOX News— Lawmakers reacted after Israel reportedly struck a site in Iran early Friday in retaliation for Tehran firing a barrage of missiles and drones at Israel last weekend. A handful of American politicians defended Israel's "right to defend itself," calling for the U.S. to "stand with Israel." Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, told Fox News Digital that Israel had a "right and obligation to respond" and blamed the recent attacks on President Biden's handling of foreign policy in the region. "The scope of...

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The Independent—Iran-Israel latest updates: Israel carries out strikes on Iran as explosions reported near Isfahan airbase. Israel’s military has not confirmed strike and Iranian officials maintain ‘no damage’ in Isfahan