Reports of Israel's retaliatory strikes against Iran prompt reactions from lawmakers: 'Right to defend itself'
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Lawmakers defended Israel after the Jewish state reportedly struck a site in Iran early Friday in retaliation for Tehran firing a barrage of missiles and drones at 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. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business.
"The scope of Israel's action tonight shows just how far Iran's reach has extended across the region. Iran's advances should worry every American, because when Iran's leaders chant 'Death to Israel' they also chant ‘Death to America,'" Cruz said. "Iran launched a massive attack and act of war against Israel. That attack was enabled because Joe Biden and Biden officials dismantled pressure on the Ayatollah." She is a native of Massachusetts and is based in Orlando, Florida.
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