Former CIA director: U.S. and Iran have opportunity “to de-escalate” after strike – CBS News Watch CBS News There were no casualties reported after Iran fired missiles at two bases housing U.S. troops in Iraq. It was not immediately clear how President Trump plans to respond to the strike. CBS News senior national security contributor
CBS News poll shows Sanders, Biden and Buttigieg tied for lead in Iowa – CBS News Watch CBS News A new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows a three-way tie between Senator Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden and Mayor Pete Buttigieg in Iowa. In New Hampshire, Sanders is in front, with a two-point
House to vote on resolution to limit Trump’s military actions – CBS News Watch CBS News Democrats say there should be no further strikes against Iran without Congressional approval. In a letter to House Democratic colleagues Sunday night, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, “The House will introduce and vote on a war powers resolution” this week
Trump administration defends decision to kill Qassem Soleimani – CBS News Watch CBS News Both the U.S. and Iran have increased the alert level of their forces including, in Iran’s case, its ballistic missiles. As more than 3,000 U.S. troops head to the Middle East, the Trump administration insists it’s having no second thoughts about
Heightened security in U.S. following Soleimani airstrike – CBS News Watch CBS News A high-ranking Iranian military official says Iran will punish Americans following the airstrike that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani. U.S. military units are on high alert to protect some American embassies in Africa and the Middle East, while security measures are being increased
Iran expert: U.S. airstrike was “stunningly stupid and counterproductive” – CBS News Watch CBS News Journalist and Iran expert Barbara Slavin, director of the Atlantic Council’s “Future of Iran” initiative, joined “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the ramifications of President Trump’s decision to order an airstrike against Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, because of threatened
Washington reacts to Soleimani airstrike – CBS News Watch CBS News As President Trump explained his decision to order an airstrike against an Iranian general, some Democratic lawmakers complained the White House should have consulted Congress about the far-reaching decision. Paula Reid reports on the reactions in Washington and on the presidential campaign trail. View