The United States and Israel jointly attacked Iran with "preemptive" missiles Saturday morning. President Donald Trump acknowledged there may be American casualties as a result, although none have been reported yet. Lt. Gen. Richard Newton, NewsNation national security contributor, tells "Morning in America with Hena Doba" that American forces are "in harm's way." Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national weekend morning newscast hosted by Hena Doba. Saturday and Sunday starting at 7a/6C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
The first historically recorded pandemic is believed to have struck the walled city of Jirash, in what is now modern-day Jordan, in the 7th century. A new study reveals details about those who died.
The first historically recorded pandemic is believed to have struck the walled city of Jirash, in what is now modern-day Jordan, in the 7th century. A new study reveals details about those who died.Open
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is the Middle East's longest-serving autocrat, consolidating near-absolute control in his roughly 37-year reign. Why it matters: President Trump opted for military strikes in Iran after failing to reach a nuclear deal with Tehran, raising the risk that the administration will push for regime change . The first strike landed near Khamenei's office, per AP . Here's what to know about Iran's supreme leader: How long has Khamenei been in power? Khamenei has wielded influence since the 1979 Iranian Revolution. - He served as defense minister and then supervised the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps before being elected president in 1981. Flashback: An assassination attempt immobilized his right arm…
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is the Middle East's longest-serving autocrat, consolidating near-absolute control in his roughly 37-year reign. Why it matters: President Trump opted for military strikes in Iran after failing to reach a nuclear deal with Tehran, raising the risk that the administration will push for regime change . The first strike landed near Khamenei's office, per AP . Here's what to know about Iran's supreme leader: How long has Khamenei been in power? Khamenei has wielded influence since the 1979 Iranian Revolution. - He served as defense minister and then supervised the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps before being elected president in 1981. Flashback: An assassination attempt immobilized his right arm…Open
Reza Pahlavi , the exiled former crown prince of Iran , is positioning himself as the "transitional" leader if the Islamic Republic collapses. The big picture: Pahlavi has voiced confidence in President Trump and previously met with administration officials to address unrest inside Iran — relationships that could bolster his standing after the U.S.-Israel strike on Iran on Saturday . - "The assistance that the President of the United States had promised to the brave people of Iran has now arrived," Pahlavi posted in a video statement. "This is a humanitarian intervention, and its target is the Islamic Republic, its apparatus of repression, and its machinery of killing—not the country and great nation of Iran." The latest: The U.S.…
Reza Pahlavi , the exiled former crown prince of Iran , is positioning himself as the "transitional" leader if the Islamic Republic collapses. The big picture: Pahlavi has voiced confidence in President Trump and previously met with administration officials to address unrest inside Iran — relationships that could bolster his standing after the U.S.-Israel strike on Iran on Saturday . - "The assistance that the President of the United States had promised to the brave people of Iran has now arrived," Pahlavi posted in a video statement. "This is a humanitarian intervention, and its target is the Islamic Republic, its apparatus of repression, and its machinery of killing—not the country and great nation of Iran." The latest: The U.S.…Open
In Doha, Qatar’s Defense Ministry said it intercepted several missiles believed to be aimed at Al Udeid Air Base, the largest U.S. military base in the region.
