Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=45VCNOOZ6jp Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Iran claims to strike US base; Trump changes deal proposal [aVqjtpAA7f5] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 2026 EDT The US carried out what it said was “self-defense” strikes in Iran over the weekend – as President Donald Trump sent back changes to a proposed deal to extend the existing ceasefire in the region and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have struck a US air base used to launch an attack on a telecommunications tower on Iran’s Sirik Island, according to a statement carried by several Iranian state-run news outlets. CNN international diplomatic editor Nic Robertson breaks down a statement from Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghlaibaf. Also, CNN global affairs analyst Kim Dozier and CNN military analyst Cedric Leighton react to the latest strikes, while CNN’s Ben Hunte discusses the latest developments with Middle East analyst Sina Azodi. 0:00 Iran state media releases video of missile launches 2:37 Iran parliament speaker says there is “no trust” of the US as diplomatic efforts continue 4:28 Is the ceasefire with Iran over as both sides trade military strikes? 8:36 Is a deal with Iran still achievable in the near term? Watch more CNN here: #Iran #Trump #News hOLnuoTOjOS yfT7KcQSksN m28J9Xn3sQG H4laNjsmdlJ 6Gz7OPROhu8 KulAZnESLXc
The US carried out what it said was “self-defense” strikes in Iran over the weekend – as President Donald Trump sent back changes to a proposed deal to extend the existing ceasefire in the region and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have struck a US air base used to launch an attack on a telecommunications tower on Iran’s Sirik Island, according to a statement carried by several Iranian state-run news outlets. CNN international diplomatic editor Nic Robertson breaks down a statement from Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghlaibaf. Also, CNN global affairs analyst Kim Dozier and CNN military analyst Cedric Leighton react to the latest strikes, while CNN’s Ben Hunte discusses the latest developments with Middle East analyst Sina Azodi. 0:00 Iran state media releases video of missile launches 2:37 Iran parliament speaker says there is “no trust” of the US as diplomatic efforts continue 4:28 Is the ceasefire with Iran over as both sides trade military strikes? 8:36 Is a deal with Iran still achievable in the near term? Watch more CNN here: #Iran #Trump #News hOLnuoTOjOS yfT7KcQSksN m28J9Xn3sQG H4laNjsmdlJ 6Gz7OPROhu8 KulAZnESLXc