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US & Israel Attack Iran

Over the weekend, the United States and Israel launched an air campaign against targets inside Iran, killing Ayatollah Kamenei and other senior leaders in the first series of strikes on Friday. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Congress On War Powers

A bipartisan group of members of Congress want to restrain President Donald Trump’s military attack on Iran, demanding they return to Washington and vote on a War Powers resolution. Correspondent Donna Warder reports there are some who believe this is not necessary, including South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, who told NBC’s Meet the Press that the president is protecting America and its allies from a clear and present threat.

Protests For & Against Iran Attack

Around the nation and around the world, there have been demonstrations against the US and Israeli action against Iran, but outnumbering those gatherings are those being held by Iranians including within Iran praising the killing of Iran’s Ayatollah and the Islamic Republic’s leadership. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that there’s word from the Trump administration that Iran’s new leaders want to make a deal, a move that President Trump says he’s “eventually” willing to do, but warns that any Iranian actions against the US will come with severe reprisals.

Homeland Alert

FBI Director Kash Patel said Saturday he has placed the bureau’s counterterrorism and intelligence teams on high alert as U.S. operations against Iran unfold.

Texas Mass Shooting

Police are investigating a deadly shooting outside a bar in Austin, Texas as a potential act of terrorism after what police quickly found out about the assailant. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Congress Speaks Out on Iran Attack

From the moment the news was reported that the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran which included the killing of the Ayatollah and other leaders of the Iranian regime, members of Congress began speaking out both for and against the decision of the White House, while others discussed the president’s ability to wage war. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Destruction In Israel

In Israel, there was death and damage when a pair of Iranian ballistic missiles were able to penetrate the Israeli Iron Dome defense system, damaging an apartment in Tel Aviv and at least 9 people died and dozens more injured when a missile hit a synagogue outside of Jerusalem. Correspondent Sam Mednick reports from Central Israel on Iran’s deadly retaliatory strikes, ones that the Israeli government says will have repercussions on Iran’s leadership.

World Response To Attacks

While the leaders of Russia and China are condemning the United States and Israeli military actions against Iran, countries including Cuba, Venezuela, and Spain are denouncing the attacks. However, other governments around the world are reacting with caution and urging restraint. Correspondent Julie Walker reports some European leaders are fearful of a wider war.

Major Flight Disruptions

Flights throughout the world have been impacted by the US and Israeli attack on Iran, and the Iranian response.

DC Road Rage Stabbing Attack

A traffic accident outside of Washington, DC led to road rage. Authorities in Fairfax County, Virginia say a traffic accident on the Capital Beltway led to one of the drivers stabbing four people who were also involved in the multi-car crash.

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