Trump releases new statement on Iran
President Trump released a new statement about military operations in Iran on Sunday, saying they will "continue until all of our objectives are achieved." See the president's full remarks.
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Reza Pahlavi, a leader of the Iranian opposition to the Islamic Republic and the son of the deposed late shah of Iran, sits down with Scott Pelley to discuss this pivotal moment for Iran's leadership, whether regime change is coming, and what happens to Iran's nuclear program. Tonight.
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For over 45 years, the Islamic Republic of Iran has been a brutal theocracy, ruled by an ayatollah who swept aside the freedoms of Iran pre-revolution and threatened peace with the largest stockpile of missiles in the Middle East. On Saturday, there was celebration in the streets after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Trump says Iran's supreme leader killed in strikes
Weeks of failed diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran exploded into a full-blown attack on Saturday by Israel and the U.S. President Trump's goal is now obvious- an end to the Iranian regime. Mr. Trump announced Saturday that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the strikes. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Trump says Iran's leader is dead
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Celebrations break out across Iran
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