Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

The United States and Israel have clashed with Iran at an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council, where the U.N. chief and many countries urged a halt to their attacks and a return to negotiations.

Iranian state TV reported that 85 people were killed in a strike on a school near Minab in the Hormozgan Province of southern Iran.

Members of Congress who represent Michigan are voicing a range of differing responses Saturday after the United States and Israel announced a major military operation against Iran.

The U.S. Constitution gives Congress the sole power to declare war, but since 1973, every president has used the War Powers Act.

BEIJING/SHANGHAI, March 1 (Reuters) - China's ministry of foreign affairs has expressed concern over U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran and called for an immediate ceasefire, urging all sides to avoid escalation and to resume dialogue and negotiation.

Dawn Staley asked for prayers as three former South Carolina basketball players, including WNBA veteran Tiffany Mitchell, remain in Israel amid strikes against Iran.