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The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, and U.S. President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny” by rising up against the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979.
The U.S. Secret Service is working to ensure the safety of numerous American officials they are obligated to protect:
Increased Security Near Protectee Sites The US Secret Service is actively monitoring the situation in Iran and remains in close coordination with our federal and local partners. The agency’s protective model is designed to be adaptable to meet the needs of the current security environment and ensure the continued safety of our protectees, protective sites, and the surrounding communities. While we do not discuss our specific protective measures for operational security reasons, the public may notice an increased law enforcement and federal presence around U.S. Secret Service protected sites. Any temporary traffic or pedestrian impacts will be communicated by our local law enforcement partners. We appreciate the public’s continued cooperation and awareness. As always, if something appears unusual or concerning, individuals are encouraged to report it to law enforcement.
More than 200 people have been killed across Iran by Israel-US strikes, Iran's state TV reports, citing the Red Crescent. Strike that hit school in southern Iran has risen to 85 lives lost, an official says on Iranian state TV.
Here's the latest:
US Congress was notified before strike, source says
Congress was notified before the strikes on Iran, as required by law.
The notifications mentioned ballistic missiles, but didn’t indicate that the strikes would be so expansive or the goals so broad, according to a person familiar with the notifications who requested anonymity to discuss them.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reached out personally to some top lawmakers.
