How have US politicians reacted to the attack on Iran?

"A short time ago, the United States military started major combat operations in Iran. Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime, a vicious group of very hard, terrible people. Its menacing activities directly endanger the United States, our troops, our bases overseas, and our allies throughout the world."

"Today, Iran is facing the severe consequences of its evil actions. President Trump and the Administration have made every effort to pursue peaceful and diplomatic solutions in response to the Iranian regime's sustained nuclear ambitions and development, terrorism, and the murder of Americans—and even their own people."

"An initial YouGov poll conducted on February 28, after the strikes, suggested that 33 percent of US adults approved of the US attacking Iran, while 45 percent disapproved. Among Democrats and Independents, approval was just 10 percent and 21 percent, respectively, while 68 percent of Republicans expressed support."

Following Trump's joint military strikes with Israel on Iran, political reactions have sharply divided along party lines. The attacks killed over 201 people, including more than 80 children in a school, prompting Iranian retaliatory strikes on US bases across the Middle East and raising escalation concerns. A YouGov poll showed 33% of US adults approved of the strikes while 45% disapproved. Republican support reached 68%, contrasting sharply with only 10% approval among Democrats and 21% among Independents. Republican leaders including Speaker Mike Johnson framed the strikes as necessary consequences for Iran's nuclear ambitions and terrorism, while Democrats failed to present a cohesive counter-message to the administration's military action.

Read at www.aljazeera.com