President Trump Addresses Nation Following Iran Missile Strike

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says Iran appears to be “standing down” and said no Americans were harmed in Iran’s Tuesday ballistic missile strike on two Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops.

President Trump Addresses Nation

WATCH LIVE: President Trump addresses the nation following Iran missile strikes

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The Iranian strikes had come days after Trump authorized the targeted killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force.

Trump reiterated his position that “Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.” He added that Americans should be “extremely grateful and happy” with the outcome.

Read more about the missile strike HERE.