US and Israel strike Iran; Wisconsin lawmakers, politicians react
People walk past the Fox News ticker displaying news about US strikes on Iran in New York City on February 28, 2026. The United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iran on Saturday, sparking swift retaliation by the Islami
MILWAUKEE - The United States and Israel have conducted military strikes across Iran.
The action comes after weeks of warning from the U.S. about Iran's nuclear weapons program and clashes between protesters and the country’s government.
Iran has responded by firing drones and missiles into Israel and American targets.
You can follow the live updates here.
You can also read the reaction from other U.S. lawmakers.
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Live updates: US strikes Iran amid nuclear program tensions
The United States and Israel have conducted military strikes on Iran amid tensions over the country’s nuclear program. Iran has responded by firing drones and missiles into Israel.
Reaction from local politicians
What they're saying:
(This list will be added to as more responses come into the FOX6 Newsroom)
U.S. Rep Gwen Moore (D-WI, 4th District)
"I object to this lawless military operation in Iran. The Administration’s decision to pursue these operations without congressional authorization again demonstrates Trump’s inability to engage in diplomacy and respect Congress as a co-equal branch of government.
"Bombs are not a substitute for long-term strategy and diplomacy. As evident in June’s strikes, dropping bombs in Iran did not yield results or halt their nuclear ambitions, and will not produce those outcomes now.
"But now founding members of the ‘Board of Peace’ are bombing the Iranian people, who have already suffered so much at the hands of their government.
"In authorizing these strikes without Congress, the candidate who campaigned on peace is now bent on starting wars. Congress should have acted after the first ill-advised attack. Speaker Johnson must allow a vote on the War Powers Resolution to stop another forever war."
U.S. Rep. Bryan George Steil (R-WI, 1st District)
"Let us all join in praying for our troops participating in Operation Epic Fury and those around the globe. God bless them and the United States of America."
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
"My whole career, I have been steadfast in the belief that doing the hard work of diplomacy is the answer, not war. I believed that when I voted against a war in Iraq and I believe it today. Iran poses a real threat and one we need to take head on, but getting into another endless war is not the answer.
"President Trump illegally bombed Iran, totally disregarding the Constitution, putting American troops in harm’s way, and starting another war in the Middle East with no end in sight. The Constitution is clear: if the President wants to start a war, Congress – elected by the people – needs to sign off on it. The Senate needs to come back immediately to vote on this President’s senseless and illegal bombings– I know where I stand.
"Have we learned nothing from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan? Doubling down with another open-ended war without realistic goals or a strategy to win is not only foolish, but also recklessly puts Wisconsin’s sons and daughters at risk.
"President Trump pledged to the American people that he would not get involved in another foreign war, and this is yet another broken promise from this President. The President needs to listen to the people he represents: Americans want fewer foreign wars and more focus on them and their everyday struggles."
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI)
"May God bless and protect our troops as they attempt to liberate the long suffering people of Iran."
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin
"This conflict highlights President Trump’s hypocritical campaign promises to peace.
"Libertarians have long warned against the imperial entanglements that drain the future of working Americans to serve globalist crusades and foreign powers. Starting a war with Iran would be the ultimate expression of this poison: an unnecessary, unconstitutional adventure sold under the guise of "national security" but transparently designed to fight Israel’s battles on Washington’s dime. No American blood should be spilled, no trillions more borrowed and inflated away, for Jerusalem’s ambitions."
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The Source: This story was produced with information from FOX News and LiveNOW from FOX, and reaction from lawmakers.