"CENTCOM says it has destroyed the Iranian navy. Iran is widening its retaliatory strikes in the region, all while it prepares for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's funeral services, which are set to begin this evening. Yesterday, President Trump defended the U.S. strikes in Iran, claiming that if the U.S. hadn't attacked, Iran would have struck first."
"NPR's Carrie Kahn tells Up First that while many new war fronts are opening, the number of missiles and drones hitting Israel and the Gulf has dropped significantly. Gulf States have not retaliated for now, but it's unclear how long that will last."
"Public polling shows Americans oppose the war, and a majority expect a long-term conflict with Iran. NPR's Deepa Shivaram says the White House is working to realign its messaging on the topic. Five days into the conflict, key questions remain, especially regarding the timeline and the U.S.' end goal."
CENTCOM reports destroying the Iranian navy as Iran escalates retaliatory strikes across the region while preparing for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's funeral. President Trump defended U.S. strikes, claiming preemptive action prevented Iranian attacks. Despite multiple new conflict fronts, missile and drone strikes hitting Israel and the Gulf have decreased substantially. Gulf States have not retaliated yet, though future response remains uncertain. Iran's state media indicates new leadership selection processes are underway. American public polling shows opposition to the war and expectations of prolonged Iranian conflict. The White House is adjusting its messaging strategy. Key uncertainties persist regarding conflict timeline and U.S. objectives. Trump addressed oil prices, promising they would drop post-conflict, while announcing efforts to secure safe passage for oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
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