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

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 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."

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"Thankfully, after decades of cooperation with the United States, and thanks to President Trump's diplomacy in the Middle East, we and our Israeli and Arab allies repelled that attack," he said. "However, it was still an act of war, and Israel had the right and obligation to respond.

"Congress should ensure the United States stands unequivocally with our Israeli allies as they do so and reestablish deterrence," Cruz said.

Following Iran's attack on Israel last weekend, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., asked how America would respond if it were attacked.

"If another country targeted America with the single biggest drone attack in history, how would we respond?" he asked.

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After reports of the Friday attack surfaced,