Iran Strikes U.S. Bases as War Deepens | Raleigh News

0:00So, Iran's army is saying they hit US military bases in Kuwait and the UAE overnight. This comes as the conflict with Iran has been going on for over six months now, and sadly, 18 Americans have lost their lives in this war. Earlier this week, Commerce Secretary Howard Ludnic made a statement saying, no Americans had been killed, which was a pretty big miss. He was talking about the administration's strategy to put economic pressure on Iran when he said it. President Trump jumped on social media to defend Ludnic, saying he must have had Venezuela on his mind when he made those remarks. Ludnic himself later clarified, saying he mis-spoke and offered his condolences to the families of the fallen service members. It's important to remember that the president had predicted the war would only last about four to five weeks, but it's now stretched into its seventh month. This whole situation highlights the ongoing challenges and the human cost of prolonged international conflict. The situation remains tense, with these claims of strikes and the ongoing conflict.

1:02It's a stark reminder of the reality faced by those serving in their loved ones back home. This has been Raleigh News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the Story.