U.S. prepares for new military strikes against Iran
The U.S. is preparing for potential military strikes against Iran while continuing diplomatic efforts. President Trump has emphasized that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons and has made clear the consequences of failing to reach a deal. As tensions rise, Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned of severe retaliation if strikes occur.
- ▪The Trump administration is planning military strikes against Iran while diplomacy is ongoing.
- ▪President Trump has stated that Iran must not have nuclear weapons and has outlined consequences for failing to reach an agreement.
- ▪Iran's Revolutionary Guard has threatened to widen the conflict if further strikes occur from the U.S. or Israel.
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Politics U.S. prepares for new military strikes against Iran By James LaPorta, James LaPorta National security coordinating producer James LaPorta is the national security coordinating producer for the CBS News' Washington bureau. He is a former U.S. Marine veteran infantryman and veteran of the Afghanistan war. Read Full Bio James LaPorta, Jennifer Jacobs, Jennifer Jacobs Senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs is a senior White House reporter at CBS News. Read Full Bio Jennifer Jacobs, Margaret Brennan Margaret Brennan Moderator, "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan;" Chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan is moderator of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on CBS.
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