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U.S. targets Iran's ammo depots in new attacks

The U.S. launched strikes against Iran on Wednesday evening after President Trump vowed to retaliate with force over the downing of a U.S. helicopter earlier this week. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the details. Then, former senior CIA leader Joe Zacks joins with analysis.
Jun 10 (05:12)

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JULIETTE GOODRICH:
00:03:49

Yeah, let's talk about that. With the US launching strikes against Iran, what does this mean for the deal the president keeps insisting is close? Well, it'll do one of two things. It'll either make it closer, or it'll make the deal harder to get. And I think what we're going to see or what will give us an indication of what direction this is going to move in is how the Iranians respond to today's activity. If they stand fast and don't engage in missile attacks, either against Israel or our Gulf allies or our facilities in the Gulf, then perhaps this will abate, and we will look at a new phase in the negotiations. However, if the Iranians respond tonight or tomorrow, then all bets are off. So this is a dangerous situation. And one thing that is a reminder to us when the Apache helicopter was struck the other day, there are US lives at stake here. This is not a game. And we were very lucky, very fortunate that they were rescued and seem to be in good shape. But this is war. Yeah, Joe Zacks, we'll follow back, follow up with you again. Appreciate your insight. Thank you so much.

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