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
Jun 22 How U.S. stealth bombers struck Iran’s nuclear sites without detection By Farnoush Amiri, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The operation relied on a series of deceptive tactics and decoys to maintain the secrecy, U.S. officials said hours after the attack, which was preceded by nine days of Israeli attacks that debilitated Iran's military leadership and air defenses. Continue reading
Jun 22 Oil prices rise, U.S. stock futures slide in response to U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites By Associated Press The price of oil rose and U.S. stock futures fell as global markets react to the U.S. strike against nuclear targets in Iran. Continue reading
Jun 22 Watch 4:52 What we know about the U.S.’ unprecedented direct attack on Iran By Nick Schifrin, Kaisha Young, Claire Mufson, Veronica Vela The Middle East stands at a pivot point Sunday after the Trump administration launched airstrikes on three of Iran’s largest nuclear sites. In response, Iran said the time for diplomacy is over and hinted at military retaliation against the United… Continue watching