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
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Iran claims responsibility for strikes at Iraqi bases
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
1/7/20: Red and Blue
Top congressional leaders briefed on Soleimani; Sanders and Biden lead New Hampshire polls. 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
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
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
Iran strikes Al Asad Air Base home to U.S. troops in Iraq
Iran has launched dozens of ballistic missiles at two locations in Iraq where U.S. troops are based. The missiles were fired from Iranian territory in retaliation for the U.S. drone strike in Baghdad last week that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. David Martin reports. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” 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
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