{"id":126524,"date":"2026-03-01T04:26:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T04:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/126524\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T04:26:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T04:26:06","slug":"pennsylvania-new-jersey-and-delaware-lawmakers-react-to-u-s-israel-strikes-on-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/126524\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware lawmakers react to U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran"},"content":{"rendered":"

The United States and Israel announced a major military assault against Iran<\/a> Saturday morning, sending shockwaves through the Middle East. The massive aerial attack killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.<\/a><\/p>\n

President Trump says “heavy and pinpoint bombing” of Iran will continue for as long as necessary.<\/p>\n

The strikes sparked demonstrations in Philadelphia<\/a> and across the country. Reaction from Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey lawmakers to Operation Epic Fury was swift.<\/p>\n

Pennsylvania lawmakers react<\/p>\n

CBS News Philadelphia was at an event Saturday night at Villanova University with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.<\/p>\n

While the governor didn’t have time to take our questions, he said in a statement:<\/p>\n

“In going to war with Iran, the President has not adequately explained why this war is urgent now, what this military campaign may look like, or what the strategic objective is.”<\/p>\n

Both Pennsylvania senators expressed views of support for the strike.<\/p>\n

Republican Dave McCormick released a statement, writing: “They (Iran) are the world’s number one sponsor of terror. The president has given the ayatollahs a chance for a deal, and they have rejected a path to peace and prosperity.”<\/p>\n

Democrat John Fetterman posted on social media: “President Trump has been willing to do what’s right and necessary to produce real peace in the region.”<\/p>\n

Delaware senator shares concern<\/p>\n

Democratic Senator Chris Coons of Delaware is concerned the move by the Trump administration further destabilizes the region.<\/p>\n

“I’m hopeful that this phase of war will come to a quick conclusion,” Coons said over a Zoom interview with CBS News Philadelphia. “I’m alarmed President Trump launched a full spectrum war against Iran with our ally Israel without meaningfully consulting the American people.”<\/p>\n

New Jersey lawmakers split on strikes<\/p>\n

New Jersey Senator Andy Kim, a democrat, called the attack an appalling action by the president.<\/p>\n

“He literally called this a war and said American lives could be lost and to be able to do this with justification, no congressional authorization, and most importantly American people don’t want this.”<\/p>\n

South Jersey Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew arguing the attack removed a critical threat to national security:<\/p>\n

“What we are witnessing now is a decisive response to years of aggression. The leadership of the world’s largest state sponsor of terror has been dealt a powerful blow. We killed one of the most evil men in the world\u2026.”<\/p>\n

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