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WATCH LIVE: State Department holds news briefing as Rubio helps brief Congress on Iran strikes

WATCH LIVE: State Department holds news briefing as Rubio helps brief Congress on Iran strikes

Summary

Senators will meet with top national security officials to discuss President Trump's decision to bomb three Iranian nuclear sites. They will also talk about a possible resolution to require congressional approval for any future strikes on Iran.

Key Facts

  • Senators are meeting to discuss U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
  • The State Department will hold a news briefing at 2 p.m. EDT.
  • The Senate may vote on a rule requiring Congress's approval for future strikes on Iran.
  • CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will brief the senators.
  • Some lawmakers believe the President should have consulted Congress before the strikes.
  • There are questions about the intelligence used to justify the attacks.

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