Action as he described it putting dozens if not hundreds of american lives at risk. And the u. S. Urged all americans to leave the middle east because iran is taunting revenge. And close home in washington, d. C. Democrats are outraged over the president s decision to keep them in the dark. The president does not have the authority for a war with iran. The lack of advance consultation and transparency with congress can lead to hasty and illconsidered decisions. I recommend all senators wait to review the facts and hear from the administration before passing much public judgment. We have Live Team Coverage top of this hour. Ryan brown at the pentagon for us. Our Cnn Senior International correspondent arwa damon in baghdad. Phil mattingly is on capitol hill. I want to start ryan brown with you at the pentagon. I know were reporting thousands more troops are heading overseas. Do we have a specific number and know where theyre going . Reporter we have a rough number. In fact, the pentagon