US Strikes Iran, Alabama Leaders React

0:00In Birmingham, it's March 1st, and here's what is going on. Early Saturday, the U.S. military launched major strikes against Iran, including operations that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. President Donald Trump followed up later that day by calling on the Iranian people to rise up and take control of their government. Alabama's Republican leaders quickly voiced strong backing for the action. The state's two senators and five GOP House members praised the strikes, highlighting Iran's long history as a top sponsor of terrorism and it's attacks on Americans. They pointed to decades of threats, nuclear pursuits, and support for groups that have killed U.S. troops and civilians. Meanwhile, Alabama's Democratic representatives took a different stance, urging Congress to meet right away and pass a war power's resolution to guide. Any further steps? This story is made possible by our sponsor. Comfort. You can hear. Sound you can relax into. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.