This is not a surprise. The US has been bracing for and positioning for some kind of retaliation. Well, and Iran has been warning of one scarlet.The important context here is that the chief of staff of Iran's armed forces in a video message earlier today, promised that Iran would be responding to the US attacks on its nuclear sites proportionately and decisively. And perhaps the Wall Street Journal here is indicating that that retaliation may potentially be coming soon, as it were. Iran, according to US off ...

Geopolitical Risks - US bombers struck Iran's three main nuclear sites, escalating the conflict with Israel [1] - President Trump announced the obliteration of Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities and threatened further attacks [1] - Iran's foreign minister warned of everlasting consequences following the US strike [2] - The US strike raises the possibility of a broader regional conflict, with potential impact on US assets [2] - Iran retaliated by firing more missiles towards Israel [3] Military and Security - The US has approximately 50,000 service members stationed across the region [2] - The US State Department began evacuating US citizens from Israel prior to the attack [3] Nuclear Safety and Regulation - Iran's nuclear regulatory agency reported no signs of radiation contamination at the targeted sites [1] - The IAEA nuclear watchdog reported no increase in off-site radiation levels [1]

Geopolitical Situation & Military Action - Incoming and outgoing missiles were reported in Tel Aviv, indicating an ongoing exchange of fire [1][2] - Israel's Iron Dome interceptors are actively attempting to shoot down incoming munitions [3] - There is uncertainty regarding the extent to which Israel's missile defenses can withstand the attack [6][12][13] - Alerts are in effect throughout Israel, signifying a nationwide state of alert [7] - The situation is considered a very dangerous moment for Tel Aviv and all of Israel [7] Strategic Context & Retaliation - The current conflict appears to be a retaliation by Iran, anticipated and potentially planned for some time [2][9] - Israel believes Iran was moving quickly towards nuclear weapon capability, prompting the current action [10][11] - Iran has not experienced an attack of the magnitude Israel posed, and vice versa, creating uncertainty [13] - Targeted attacks included senior IRGC leadership, including the head of the IRGC air force [14][22] - Senior Iranian nuclear scientists were also targeted in the attacks [15][23] Potential Consequences & Future Scenarios - The attacks could either force Iran back to the negotiating table or cause them to accelerate their pursuit of nuclear weapons [17] - A comprehensive attack across all of Iran's nuclear facilities may be underway [18][19] - Iran might revert to financing terrorist acts against Israeli and American targets [20] - The extent of the damage will determine Iran's ability to retaliate [23]

Bring in show music, please. Hi, I'm CNBC producer Katie Kramer on today's superersized squawk pod. Israel's strikes in Iran. Questions about who knew and how because you had to get Well, they knew, but doesn't mean we were involved. Reaction in Washington with Megan Cassella. The White House was emphasizing as these attacks were unfolding overnight that the US was not involved and that it was not providing assistance. And the impact on oil markets with RBC's Hale Croft. What do the Iranians do? Do they try ...

Israel has carried out unprecedented strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and military leadership. Where things go next could reshape the region. For years, people have speculated that Israel could strike Iran's nuclear facilities.But the scope and scale of these attacks, which also killed the head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, shows a broader intent to weaken the regime. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had no choice but to act preemptively, warning Iran was close to dev ...

First, let's get straight to Megan Cassella with the latest on Israel and Iran and how Washington is responding. Morning again, Megan. Hey, good morning again, Carl.The president making a round of calls to reporters this morning, telling various outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, that he and the administration knew about Israel's plans to attack Iran before they happened. He also called the attacks very successful. Said that he had spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday, an ...

Geopolitical Situation in the Middle East - The White House initially emphasized the US was not involved in the attacks and was not providing assistance [1] - Secretary of State Rubio stated Israel took unilateral action against Iran, and the US was not involved in the strikes, prioritizing the protection of American forces in the region [2] - Israel informed the US that the action was necessary for its self-defense [2] - Iran's foreign minister claimed Israel's actions could not have happened without US coordination and approval, holding the US government responsible for the consequences [5] - The US began voluntary departures for non-essential staff and families from the region earlier in the week [5] US Response and Stance - The US national security team monitored the strikes in real time [6] - The US is prepared to send more military help to defend Israel [7] - The US maintains it was not involved in the initial attacks but will help with ongoing defense [8][9] - The US stands by Israel and its right to defend itself [10] Potential Impact on Negotiations - The attacks represent a significant break from the administration's negotiations for a nuclear deal with Iran [4] - A new round of meetings was scheduled for Saturday [4]