Search Missiles fired from Iran are pictured in the night sky over Jerusalem on June 14. Photo: Menahem Kahana / AFP via Getty Images Several lawmakers on Sunday stressed that if Iran attacks U.S. targets following , the country should defend itself. The big picture: In the hours around Israel's attack, which Iran responded to with , the administration distanced itself from the Israeli operation, with the president confirming he knew the attack was coming but stressing the U.S. military wasn't involved. Driving the news: Lawmakers on Sunday expressed bipartisan consensus over the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran — though they are divided on the level to which the U.S. should be involved in Israel's operation. Zoom in: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said on "Fox News Sunday" that the U.S. response will be "triggered" by Iran's actions — and if they target Americans or the U.S. presence in the region, Iran "should be prepared for all of America's might to descend upon them." Yes, but: Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said on NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday that "it's not the U.S.'s job to be involved in this war." The other side: Graham, appearing on CBS News' "Face the Nation," said "the worst possible outcome" would be the survival of Iran's nuclear program — and urged Trump to make sure there's "nothing left standing ... regarding their nuclear program." Zoom out: Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) agreed that a nuclear-armed Iran is an "unacceptable threat to the world" and said he supports Israel's "right to defend itself." Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) similarly told NBC's Kristen Welker that he supports Israel's actions to "defend itself" — as well as he backs "the administration's actions in helping Israel defend itself." Between the lines: Some have tried to rally the president's base against the U.S. backing direct attacks on Iran, Axios' Stef W. Kight and Tal Axelrod reported. Go deeper: Want more stories like this? Sign up for Rocket trails are seen in the sky above Netanya, Israel, on June 13. Photo: Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images Some Hill Republicans view the past 24 hours as a battle lost for MAGA's isolationist camp. Why it matters: GOP Hill leaders united in support of — in spite of MAGA media's monthslong warnings against such strikes. A 'Fattah' missile is displayed during an annual military parade in Tehran. (Photo: Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Update: Israel on Thursday night. White House envoy Steve Witkoff privately warned top Senate Republicans last week that could unleash a mass casualty response if Israel bombs their nuclear facilities, according to a U.S. official and a source with direct knowledge. Why it matters: With Israel preparing to strike Iran quickly if Witkoff's diplomacy fails this weekend, President envoy sounded the alarm about what would come next. Iran's retaliation could overwhelm Israel's defenses and cause heavy damage, he said. Trump with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: Chen Mengtong/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images MAGA erupted Thursday with warnings that the movement could fracture if green-lights — or fails to stop — Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. Why it matters: Non-interventionism is one of the core pillars of the "America First" movement — arguably as important to the MAGA base as immigration and trade. Axios Media Inc., 2025 U.S. should defend itself if Iran strikes, members of Congress say
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