Yechiel Leiter, Israeli ambassador to the United States, joins "CUOMO" to explain why Israel launched attacks on Iran and why it will not stop until it has eliminated Iran's nuclear infrastructure. #I

Sirens sounded in Israel as Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles in retaliation for Israel's strikes on its nuclear facilities.

A U.S. defense official has confirmed to Newsweek that the United States was playing a role in supporting Israel's efforts to fend off an Iranian retaliatory strike following a series of large-scale Israeli attacks against Iran. "Yes, the U.S. is assisting in shooting down missiles targeting Israel," the official told Newsweek.

"Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left, and save what was once known as the Iranian Empire," President Donald Trump said.

Israel's bombing of Iranian targets ignites political clash as Democrats, Republicans, and media figures debate Netanyahu's actions and Trump's Middle East influence

Republicans and some Democrats offered strong support for Israel’s move, but many Democrats called for de-escalation and warned of the consequences of a broader war.

Plus, Sen. Alex Padilla disputes the White House and Kristi Noem's account of what happened before he was forcibly removed from a DHS event and handcuffed.

By Gram Slattery and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON (Reuters) -On the campaign trail, U.S. President Donald Trump promised to end the world's hottest conflicts and usher in global peace, but nearly five months in,