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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

All eyes on Iran following U.S. strike – CBS News Watch CBS News The world is now awaiting Iran’s next move, following the U.S. airstrike that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran’s elite Quds force. Ian Lee reports from Baghdad. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for

Soleimani was tracked before deadly strike – CBS News Watch CBS News U.S. officials tracked Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani before he was killed in Iraq. He had just landed in Baghdad on a trip intended to launch a campaign of attacks against Americans. David Martin reports. View CBS News In Be the first to