Iran’s supreme leader made threats about retaliating for a strike that killed the country’s top military leader. Now, Iran is claiming responsibility for strikes at air bases in Iraq. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tehran. Source
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1/7/20: Red and Blue
Top congressional leaders briefed on Soleimani; Sanders and Biden lead New Hampshire polls. Source
Rockets strike Iraqi air bases housing U.S. troops
There are reports Iran has launched multiple missiles at Iraq’s Al Asad Air Base in Iraq, which houses U.S. troops. The attack is believed to be in retaliation for the U.S. drone strike in Baghdad. Source
Former Navy SEAL lays out how U.S. could respond to Iran’s missile attack
Iran has taken responsibility for missile launches that hit two military bases in Iraq that house U.S. troops. Former Navy SEAL Dave Sears says the Trump administration could have a “completely disproportionate response” to their attacks. He joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with analysis. Source
Iran may have crossed “a red line” with missile strike as U.S. mulls response
CBS News senior national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN with the latest on Iran’s missile attack on bases housing U.S. military forces in Iraq, and what the consequences could be as the Trump administration weighs its response. Source
Analyzing the diplomatic response after missile attacks in Iraq
Iran has launched “more than a dozen” ballistic missiles against two Iraqi military bases housing U.S. forces. And now, the response to that action is being closely watched. Robbie Gramer, diplomacy and national security reporter at Foreign Policy, joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with analysis. Source
Australia’s devastating wildfires receive international response
Around the world, people have watched the devastation caused by wildfires in Australia. Celebrities and good Samaritans are rallying to save homes and animals. Jamie Yuccas explains. Source
Over 1 billion animals feared dead in Australian wildfires
An ecologist at the University of Sydney, who estimated last week that nearly half a billion animals had died in the fires, has increased his estimate to over 1 billion. Source
White House monitoring missile strikes at Iraqi base
The White House said President Trump is aware of the attacks on the Al Asad Air Base in Iraq and is monitoring the situation closely. Weijia Jiang has more. Source
Why would Iran target Iraqi bases?
The Pentagon said Iran has launched “more than a dozen” ballistic missiles against two Iraqi military bases housing U.S. troops. As Holly Williams reports from Baghdad, the locations are big bases, where a lot of American money is spent. Source