US strikes Iran amid nuclear program tensions, NYPD boosts NYC patrols

The United States and Israel have conducted military strikes across Iran. The action comes after weeks of warning from the U.S. about Iran's nuclear weapons program and clashes between protesters and the country’s government. 5 a.m. ET: Iran’s Foreign Ministry issued a defiant statement, saying that the country "will not hesitate" in its response. In a statement posted on X, the ministry said: "The time has come to defend the homeland and confront the enemy’s military assault."