Troops describe Iranian strike
New video released shows the moment Iranian missiles showered down on a U.S. base in Iraq. American troops scrambled into bunkers before the missiles hit. Holly Williams saw the aftermath of the attack.
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Why would Iran target Iraqi bases?
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Pentagon: U.S. not withdrawing from Iraq
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Pentagon: No plans to pull out of Iraq
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the U.S. has no plans to pull American troops out of Iraq. Iraq’s parliament recently voted to expel the 5,000 Americans to protest the Baghdad drone attack that killed Iran’s top general, Qassem Soleimani. David Martin reports.
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Trump threatens sanctions in Iraq
The Iraqi Parliament voted Sunday to demand all U.S. troops be removed from the country following the drone strike last week that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. Now, President Trump is threatening Iraq with economic sanctions. Holly Williams reports from Baghdad.
Democratic candidates react to Soleimani's death
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidates condemned the killing of Soleimani, but some warned that the decision to assassinate him could lead to war. Nikole Killion reports.
Department of Homeland Security increases domestic security measures
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White House provides scant evidence for imminent attacks
The White House has provided scant evidence for that Iranian military leader Qassam Soleimani was planning an attack and Democrats are demanding to see the intelligence behind the decision to take him out. Some Democrats insist the White House should have consulted Congress about a strike that could pull the U.S. into a war. Paula Reid reports.
Thousands attend Soleimani's funeral in Baghdad
Thousands flooded the streets of Baghdad promising to carry on Qassem Soleimani's legacy. Iran's President Hassan Rouhani promised revenge, saying America "will see the consequences of their mistake not only today but in years to come." Ian Lee reports from Baghdad.
Iran expert: U.S. airstrike was "stunningly stupid and counterproductive"
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 attacks on Americans.
Washington reacts to Soleimani airstrike
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.
Soleimani was tracked before strike
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.
Increased security after strike
Iran's supreme leader is vowing revenge for the killing of his top general. It's a threat U.S. officials are taking seriously. Jeff Pegues reports.
Killing of Qassem Soleimani “an act of war”
The latest escalation in tensions between the U.S. and Iran following the targeted killing of Qassem Soleimani comes after a series of skirmishes between the two countries in recent months. “Face The Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the ramifications of Soleimani's assassination.
Democrats question legality of drone strike
President Trump's decision to authorize the deadly strike on Qassem Soleimani faces criticism from Democrats on the campaign trail and in Congress. Ed O'Keefe reports on how lawmakers are responding from Capitol Hill.
Trump's surprise decision to order airstrike
President Trump has not spoken directly about the killing of Qassem Soleimani, but he did tweet an image of an American flag afterward. The president has largely avoided intervention of this sort in favor of isolationist policies, as evidenced by his controversial decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Northern Syria just a few months ago. The move to assassinate Soleimani marks a critical 180-degree turn for the president, and it comes as he campaigns for re-election this year. Major Garrett reports from the White House.
U.S. troops in Middle East on high alert
The death of Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad ignited a new chapter of regional tensions. Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei took to twitter, vowing severe revenge. The State Department issued an urgent warning overnight telling all Americans in Iraq to leave the country immediately. Ian Lee reports from Baghdad.
Drone strike escalates U.S.-Iran tensions
A U.S. airstrike killed one of Iran's most powerful military leaders overnight. The targeted killing of Major General Qassem Soleimani inside Iraq is a dramatic escalation in the confrontation between the U.S. and Iran. Video of the aftermath shows burning wreckage near Baghdad's airport. Soleimani led the powerful Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards, blamed for killing hundreds of American troops. Iran said there will be a harsh response. David Martin reports from the Pentagon.
US troops fire tear gas at protesters in Iraq
Violence continues outside the U.S. Embassy in Iraq. Demonstrators led by Iranian-backed militias are protesting for a second straight day. The protests followed deadly U.S. airstrikes responding to a militia attack that killed a U.S. contractor. Holly Williams reports.
Pompeo responds to attack on U.S. Embassy in Iraq
Thousands of angry protesters stormed the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad in response to U.S. airstrikes. In an interview with Major Garrett, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reacted to the attack.
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center announced his resignation, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
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