MOSCOW, RUSSIA | TASS | Tonight, Israeli authorities announced strikes against Iran, including nuclear sites across the country. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation aimed at disrupting Iran’s nuclear program and warned that the strikes would continue.

Three people have been killed in Israel, according to officials and local media, with both sides saying the strikes will continue.

The reaction was noticeably different on Friday than it was after the last time Israel attacked Iran, when several countries provided backup and resources.

The Middle East has woken to an unprecedented and perilous escalation this morning, as Israel launched a large-scale military operation against Iran, targeting critical nuclear facilities, military installations,

Lawmakers and politicians in Texas have also taken to the internet or issued statements in response to the attacks.

Republicans and some Democrats offered strong support for Israel’s move, but many Democrats called for de-escalation and warned of the consequences of a broader war.

Israel launched “preemptive” strikes early Friday across Iran, amid growing regional tensions and concerns about Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

Pakistan has condemned the unprovoked Israeli assault on Iran, calling it an "unacceptable violation of international law" after Tehran's nuclear and military facilities were targeted early morning on Friday that resulted in the deaths of Iranian nuclear scientists and the military's top officials.