From shock to escalation: the latest on the U.S.–Israel attacks on Iran

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The United States and Israel launch attacks on Iran Saturday morning in what President Donald Trump said was a "massive operation" to destroy the country's military capabilities, eliminate the threat of creating nuclear weapons and allow the people of Iran to take over their government. It was a weekend not short of changing headlines. To catch us up, Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun, joins guest host Brent Loucks on the latest in Washington, Ottawa and Iran.
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