After missile strikes on Iraqi bases, U.S. and Iran both appear to de-escalate

PBS News Hour - World

English - January 08, 2020 23:55 - ★★★★ - 79 ratings
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President Trump says Iran is "standing down" after firing missiles at Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops -- but causing no casualties. But Iran says its goal is to see U.S. forces leave the Middle East. The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace's Karim Sadjadpour joins Nick Schifrin, Yamiche Alcindor and Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest developments.