My first week at @WSJ as national security editor - the US military launched one of the most complex rescue missions in decades after a jet was shot down over Iran.
Amazing details by @VeraMBergen@alexbward@mgordonwsj@shelbyholliday
Trump had just watched the caskets of four fallen soldiers arrive from overseas at Dover AFB when he huddled with Hegseth, Caine and Cooper on the plane for a private meeting
The four men were faced with the question: What should the US do next in Iran?
A documentary crew followed Sen Graham, listening to his calls w Bibi and others, reports @jdawsey1
After Trump went to war w Iran, he told them: “I talked to Trump this morning, he’s jacked. ‘Best thing I have ever done.’ He loves blowing stuff up.”
Trump has approved a new 30-yr deal w Saudi Arabia to provide the kingdom w a civilian nuclear program
It means large profits for American companies. But it also raises concerns about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East
wsj.com/world/middle-e… via @mgordonwsj@stephenkalin
There were three attacks on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base reports @mgordonwsj@laraseligman@RobbieGramer:
In the first one, debris hit the base gym. A siren blared in time for troops to find shelter. Some were wounded, none killed🧵