Jun 23 Watch 7:35 How Iran's response to U.S. strikes signaled a desire to de-escalate By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Eliot Barnhart Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar, though also indicated a desire to de-escalate. President Trump is echoing that call and announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, which began this recent conflict… Continue watching
Jun 23 Watch 6:50 Retired U.S. vice admiral analyzes Iran conflict and what's next By Geoff Bennett, Zeba Warsi, Dan Sagalyn For analysis of the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites and Tehran's response, Geoff Bennett spoke with retired Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan. He commanded the U.S. 5th Fleet based in Bahrain and is now a distinguished military fellow at the… Continue watching
Jun 23 Watch 4:37 Some Republicans in Congress clash with Trump over Iran strikes By Lisa Desjardins, Doug Adams Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have been reacting to news of the Iran strikes. Lisa Desjardins reports on the role of Congress and what members of both parties are saying. Continue watching
Jun 23 Trump calls Iran's retaliatory strike 'very weak,' says country gave 'early notice' of attack By Associated Press Of the 14 missiles fired at a U.S. base in Qatar, Trump said in a social media post that “13 were knocked down, and 1 was ‘set free,’ because it was headed in a nonthreatening direction.”… Continue reading
Jun 23 Europe scrambles to revive diplomatic efforts after U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites By Jill Lawless, Ella Joyner, Associated Press The crisis topped the agenda for European Union foreign ministers meeting Monday in Brussels, where diplomats agonized about the potential for Iranian retaliation to spark a wider war and global economic instability. Continue reading
Jun 23 Johnson voices opposition to Congress weighing in on use of military force against Iran By Associated Press “I don’t think this is an appropriate time for a War Powers resolution. And I don’t think it’s necessary,” House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Monday. Continue reading
Jun 23 Iran retaliates for U.S. air strikes, launches missile attack on American military base in Qatar By David Rising, Jon Gambrell, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base attack, but said it successfully intercepted the missiles and no casualties were reported. Continue reading
Jun 23 WATCH: Senate convenes for first time since U.S. launches air strikes against Iran By Associated Press While the president has authority as the commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces to order specific military actions, any prolonged war-time footing would traditionally need authorization from Congress. Continue reading
Jun 23 Fears of a wider regional conflict increase following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites By Jon Gambrell, Farnoush Amiri, Cara Anna, Associated Press The world grappled Sunday with the United States inserting itself into Israel's war by attacking Iranian nuclear sites, an operation that raised urgent questions about what remained of Tehran’s nuclear program and how its weakened military might respond. Continue reading
Jun 23 Israel hits Iranian government targets, day after U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites By David Rising, Jon Gambrell, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press The Israeli military also confirmed it struck roads around Iran’s Fordo enrichment facility to obstruct access to the site. The underground site was one of those hit in Sunday’s attack by the United States on three nuclear facilities. The Israeli… Continue reading