Rep. Jim Himes, member on the House Intelligence Committee, discusses U.S. strikes : NPR
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., about Congressional authorization for the U.S. strikes on Iran.
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All Eyes on Cuba - The Atlantic
Trump’s campaign to take out long-standing U.S. irritants looks back to the Caribbean.
CIA intelligence led to strike that killed Khamenei in Iran, source says - CBS News
The CIA had tracked Khamenei's location for several months before the strike that killed him, a person familiar with the matter tells CBS News.
Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) - Truth Social
Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever hit before. THEY BETTER NOT DO THAT, HOWEVER, BECAUSE IF THEY DO, WE WILL HIT THEM WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE! Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP
Iran live updates: Trump says there will 'likely' be more US casualties amid operation
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Sunday that the U.S. will be allowed to use U.K. bases at Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford for strikes against Iran, reversing a decision from the previous week when he had denied a formal U.S. request. Starmer cited Iran's indiscriminate targeting of civilians and threats to British interests as the reason for the change, noting that British military personnel were narrowly missed by an Iranian missile strike on a U.S. Navy base in Bahrain. Meanwhile, Iranian officials have vowed to retaliate against the U.S. and Israel, and President Trump has said further U.S. casualties are likely amid the ongoing operation.
MAGA Mouthpiece Posts Wild Takeover Threat Amid Iran War - The Daily Beast
Some are already fantasizing about Trump’s next takeover targets.
Trump says 'there will likely be more' US deaths as Iran strikes to continue until 'all' goals achieved
Three American service members have been killed and casualties are reported in the UAE, Israel and Kuwait as Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes.
"Happy WW3 to all who celebrate": "Saturday Night Live" takes on U.S. attacks on Iran
The sketch show offered a rapid response to the U.S. attack on Iran.
Peace Through Strength: President Trump Launches Operation Epic Fury to Crush Iranian ...
President Trump authorized "Operation Epic Fury," a U.S. and Israeli military campaign targeting Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missile infrastructure, proxy terror networks, and naval forces. The administration stated the operation followed exhaustive diplomatic efforts and was prompted by Iran's continued pursuit of nuclear weapons and decades of state-sponsored terrorism. Numerous Republican lawmakers, several Democratic-leaning voices, and multiple world leaders expressed support for the strikes, citing Iran's role as the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was reported killed in the operation, according to statements cited in the article.
Trump allies defend US-Israel strikes on Iran as Democrats call it a 'war of choice'
Senators Tom Cotton and Lindsey Graham defend attack while Democrats say administration must answer vital questions
Ro Khanna says 'Americans are not safer today' after Iran's Khamenei is killed: Full interview
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) acknowledged in a Meet the Press interview that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was a "brutal dictator" following his death in strikes on Iran. However, Khanna argued that Americans "are not safer today" as a result of the action. The interview was part of broader political reaction to the strikes, with other figures such as Sen. Mark Kelly calling Khamenei's death a "good thing" while criticizing the lack of a clear plan for Iran's future.
Why is Vance silent on Iran? - The Spectator
It’s clear that the vice president is not about to fall out with Trump over Iran. But he also seems keen to position himself apart from the administration’s more ardent hawks when it comes to Israel and the Middle East.