When President Donald Trump first raised the prospect of war with Iran, some of the most serious reservations came from his second in command.

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An explosion hit a synagogue in the Belgian city of Liège early on Monday in what authorities said was an antisemitic attack that caused damage but no injuries.

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When US President Donald Trump addressed the American people on Tuesday night, he claimed that Iran is “working to build missiles that will soon reach the United States of America.”

Israel launched what it called a “preemptive strike” against Iran Saturday morning, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz, as a state of emergency was declared across the country.

President Donald Trump described the military campaign in Iran as “massive and ongoing.” Follow for live updates

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