President Trump reiterated threats against Iran during a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the White House Tuesday.
Tensions with Iran remain sky-high after the death of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani, as the U.S. waits for Iran to retaliate. Mr. Trump, who over the weekend threatened cultural sites in Iran, did not back down from that threat on Tuesday.
The president said the administration “did ourselves and a lot of countries a big favor” by striking Soleimani. Mr. Trump said “it’s the worst thing that could happen to Iraq” for the U.S. to pull out of the country now.
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How to watch Trump’s meeting with the prime minister of Greece
- What: President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump meet with the Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Mrs. Mitsotakis
- Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2019
- Time: 2:10 p.m. ET; CBSN will stream the meeting after it happens
- Location: Oval Office, The White House
- Online stream: Watch in the player above and on your mobile or streaming device
Top administration officials are briefing the “Gang of Eight” on the strike and situation with Iran Tuesday afternoon, and the full House and Senate are expected to be briefed Wednesday.
