Israel and Iran launch new round of strikes
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Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles toward Israel on Friday night in retaliation for Israel's surprise attack early Friday. Israel struck at the heart of the Iran's nuclear program, killing several nuclear scientists as well as high-ranking military leaders, according to Israeli officials.
Explosions reported in capital Tehran as Israeli Defence Minister announces "pre-emptive strikes" and announces state of emergency
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Israel has reportedly carried out a pre-emptive strike targeting sites in Iran, according to Israeli media outlet Channel 12. The attack comes amid heightened regional tensions, with Al Jazeera reporting loud explosions in Tehran shortly after the strike. Axios also confirmed that air raid sirens were heard across multiple locations in Israel.
NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel joins MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell to share the latest about what he's learning from his sources in Israel and Iran about the extent of the strikes by Israeli forces across Iran and how the Iranian government is likely to respond.
President Trump rejected rightwing pundit Tucker Carlson's withering criticism that he is ditching America First principles through his support for Israel amid its military campaign against Iran.