Nuclear Weapons Development Site Struck, IDF Says; Trump: US Has ‘Virtually Unlimited’ Munitions | Capitol Report

In the past 24 hours, another major strike inside Iran has reportedly taken out a senior cleric widely viewed as a potential successor to the country’s supreme leader—a move that could have profound consequences for Iran’s leadership and the direction of the conflict.

Missiles and drones have been exchanged across borders, defenses have been activated, and world leaders are working urgently to prevent a wider war. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday the United States is closely monitoring the situation and reaffirming America’s commitment to stability and the protection of its interests in the region.

President Donald Trump weighed in directly on the progress of Operation Epic Fury, saying Tuesday that most of Iran’s military installations have been “knocked out,” with new strikes targeting Iranian leadership itself and the most intense yet to come.

The U.S. Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said Tuesday. This will ensure there will be no disruptions to the flow of oil and liquefied natural gas to the world. Joining us to discuss are our panelists: former Navy SEAL and former FBI Special Agent Jonathan Gilliam, as well as retired Air Force Special Operations Major Glenn Ignazio, who is also a national security expert.

The Iranian regime’s air defense systems are believed to be made up of Chinese and Russian equipment, and they appear to have failed to defend against the attacks from Israel and the United States.

Here at home, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday, as some lawmakers say the department needs full funding to address security concerns at home amid the conflict with Iran.