Prevent terrorist attacks from targeting americans. Stole money was plotting imminent attacks on american diplomats and military personnel. We caught him in the act and terminated him. Terrorists who harm our intent to harm any american. We will find you, we will eliminate you. We have the latest coverage of this. Kevin in palm beach florida near the president spending the holiday weekend. We begin with Benjamin Hall whose live with the latest in the middle east. Hes in jordan. Good evening. Were not sure who fired the rockets across iraq today. Its something you might the following a major funeral taking place in baghdad. We had reports from the general and hezbollah who says his people are targeting u. S. Bases across iraq. Iraqi Security Forces to say at least 1000 meters away from no space us. They are really showing them off the death. America is a great station. It really is the demonic being brought up because of this killing. Significantly, the funeral was attended by the iraqi Prime Minister, up door. He has heavily criticized those attacks, calling them an attack on iraqi sovereignty. As a result, the parliament will meet tomorrow to discuss the future of u. S. Troops in iraq. It stopped their suggestions as a result of the attack, they might expel the 5000 plus u. S. Soldiers or perhaps discuss timeline for their withdrawal. Everybody is talking about retaliation. When and where so money promised his daughter they would take revenge they would spell blood. Iran said they have 35 targets ready. Once general has raised the prospect of attacking ships in the gulf. Another attacking israel. So the monies successor was made today. Is a command since 1997. He doesnt have the same personality but he will continue in the same way. He previously oversaw operation in afghanistan. The u. S. Has not scaledback operations in iraq to boost security and defensive measures. It also dispatched another 3000 troops to kuwait as a precaution. From the u. S. Perspective, unofficial has now said there will be no more u. S. Strikes here or in iraq unless iran does something that warrants it. The question is how iran will respond, when and where. Its worth remember and trump did not react to the downing of a drone. He did not react to the attacks on saudi oral. The death of a u. S. There was a redline. They calculate their own retaliation but when it comes, when it comes, we just dont know. We do know the moment is an around the court. Thank you. Resident trump said he does not want the start of war or seek regime change with iran. Lawmakers are split on whether taking out the regimes was the right move in the reason region. The white house, state department and u. S. Intelligence agencies all agree that general so money was a credible terror threat. They accused him of participating in the planning of pots that would have hurt americans in the u. S. Interest of across the globe. For that reason and others, the president said he had to be stopped. Solomonic has been killed in his bloodied rampage is now forever gone. He was plotting attacks against americans but now we are in short his atrocities have been stopped for good. They are stopped for good. We do not seek war, we do not seek nationbuilding, we do not seek regime change. I will never hesitate to defend the safety of the american people. Soleimani was killed, as you know in a drone strike. Along with other members of his senior cap right. The other ways to illuminate hemp was not ruined by democratic lost but hand. Thus leading to a debate on the capital. About operation security as well as bipartisan. Before passing public judgment on this operation and its potential consequences. This action may have brought our nation closer to another endless war. Exactly the kind of endless war the president promised he would not drag us into. We still dont anticipate the president today. Weve officially gone a lid that may be no more on camera or public appearances. You never know given whats happening, i can always change. The guidance we been given in the last hour, if that changes, i promise to pass it along. Thank you. We are going to have new reaction tomorrow sunday about the increasing tensions between the u. S. And iran. He will also talk to democratic senator chris from maryland. Thats tomorrow at 2 00 p. M. And 7 00 p. M. Eastern here. You can also check your local listing for the time on your local fox facility. Down under, under siege. 3000 members of the military reserves are being called to help combat those Deadly Wildfires there. Strong winds and high temperatures threaten densely populated areas, an attack on those flames. Twentytwo people had been killed. The country braces for this crisis and it could get worse. Heres the latest on the wildfires. Just to give you an idea of how fast the bushfires are moving, we were in this exact spot last night. The fire had not reached this area, not yet. But now you can see hours later what has happened. Its burned right after this house here where fortunately the firefighters in this area were able to save his home. Not everyone is as fortunate. This is an image from nasa taken from space. Large area of brown, thats all smoke and ash. Not a cloud. Its a red orange haze through the sky seen for miles and miles away. Theyve evacuated throughout australia and many more expected to do the same with much of the fires still burning out of control. Its been an experience. Thats for sure. Im so blessed that we still have a place to go to. I feel very lucky. Considering some people lost so much. The flames get the, firefighters helping people listen to their warnings and get out while they can because in some cases, its too late. Shelter in place. One of the other things they mention from with all these fires burning and burning so out of control, in many cases they cant put out the fires. All they can do is redirect them away from home. Thank you. A strong wind and record chattering eat standing the flames in australia. It brings a disaster to a whole new level. The main question right now, is there any relief in sight . The last couple of days across southern australia has been really lost. We are seeing may be better conditions. Just better conditions where maybe there are flames. This is the current satellite and radar pushing over australia. A little bit of moisture in the atmosphere, not enough to bring this thing up but its something to Pay Attention to. It may be beginning to improve a little bit. Theres that moisture to the west, its going to linger, not a lot of rain but perhaps making conditions a little better. Maybe its that heat theyve seen the last couple days. Right now its currently sunday morning in this area. Temperatures were getting very high the last couple of days. Not going to be quite as hot as you talk about whats happening the next couple of days. That rain, this is the forecast rain totals. It doesnt really add up to much in the next couple days that we are talking about a big rain that will wipe out the area. Winds are may be dying down a little bit. Windy conditions the last couple of days but anywhere you see these blue colors, 15mile an hour winds. It still 30 to 40 miles an hour. I can spread a situation like this temperatures are probably backing down a little bit in the next couple days the wind are really backing off, becoming much more manageable. We saw a couple of days ago, temperatures getting up into the triple digits. Still warm for this time of year but the forecast is highs, much more manageable. Seventys, 80s and 90s on friday. This is still hot, its still an issue but not triple digits like we saw a couple of days ago. China has replaced its top official in hong kong. Lets following months of protests. The chief has been appointed to help the head of the office in hong kong. That move comes amid continuing protests in the autonomous territory. That lasted eight months now. Protesters continue to demand democratic elections for hong kongs leadership. With only 30 days into the Iowa Caucuses, democratic president ial candidates are barnstorming the Hawkeye State this weekend. One major topic on the trail, the airstrike that killed irans top military commander soleimani. Live from waterloo, iowa on that story. A lot of candidates in iowa today. We started this morning with joe biden in waterloo. We made our way to des moines, he has another event this evening. Iowa, Iowa Caucuses are only 30 days away. Theres not been a whole lot of post recently for the state. Thats something some candidates like andrew yang have complained about but based on the polls we do have, the most recent polls from november, he to buttigieg is still at the top in this state with iowa voters at 25 . Followed by Elizabeth Warren at 16 . Joe biden and Bernie Sanders are at 16 . The next debate is set for january 14. Five candidates have qualified so far. Biden and sanders are in iowa today, all of them have criticized trump decision to kill irans top general. Soleimani warrants sanders called it an assassination. Sanders is also talking about what he will do when the senate is back in session. We will advance legislation to assert congresses Constitutional Authority and responsibility. To prohibit any funding or offensive military cross in or against iran without congressional authorization. Do not like this president , take that action. Foreign policy has not been a key or central issue on a campaign trail or the debates stage but it seems like with solar monies death, that could be changing into the debate, the next primary debate is taking place here in iowa. Its only ten days away. Will probably hear the candidates talking more of more about Foreign Policy in the coming days and also they head to the debate stage in a few days. A lot can happen in ten days. Thank you. Retaliation for the killing of soleimani. What about innocent blood of so many on his hands . What to expect from what they may do and how the pentagon can prepare for any response. Protests breaking out against the targeting of soleimani. In washington d. C. And here in new york city in times square, demonstrators taking to the streets. Protesters voicing their frustrations about that, claiming it could bring the u. S. Into war with iran. Protesters expected to take place across the country in the coming days. Many of these demonstrations sponsored by the group act now to start war and and races. The killing of the soleimani, sending shockwaves across the middle east. They are now wanting retaliation. The president thanked the u. S. Will pay a heavy price. The talk that they would be out of trouble. He made a mistake. Its exactly the mistake they made. They will seek more difficult days are awaiting them. Retired major is author of the americas war on isis and the dawn of the strike zone. So glad to have you today on this very important topic. I ran back is against the wall. They have to retaliate. They want resistance and strength but is more is not the answer, how might iran strike back . Is it through has blocked . Iran has got a number of options. Ron has been fighting a proxy war against the u. S. For years. Whether it was the capture of two of our boat, the dying of one of our drones, the attack on the oil field, recent death of one of our contractors and an attack on our embassy. Enough is enough. So yes, iran is upset. This new trump doctrine, which calls for action when america is killed or placed in harms way in some way, by state or nonstate actor, will take action. I think its iran on the notice, if iran doesnt think that america will take action. President trump is sending 3000 additional troops to the region. How nimble must our troops need to be . We have a strategy in place . Thats a good question. Whats needed is an overall strategic strategy laid out by the president before the region. So right now, im not sure what that strategy is is to make sure american interests are protected in the region. Our military tries to do that. In the short term, are citizens in the area will somewhat be at risk in the shortterm but if this trump doctrine is true in action is taken, i think the longterm they will ensure our interests are more secure. What about our troops, are they safe . Its going to be tough because i ran or iranian sponsored malicious and bad actors will try to do something. They have to be prepared. The force protection posture throughout the region has been increased. Worldwide, especially in the middle east so i believe our u. S. Forces will be prepared. How much will we need to rely on allies in the region . How willing are the allies willing to engage . Thats also a good question. It will take a whole approach. Its not just military. Its got to be diplomacy, economic power. Informational power. Working with our allies to ensure that iran is only countered but longterm, peace and stability is in the region. The initial u. S. Commander on the Ground Fighting isis in iraq in 2014, is this a different fight . Are things in the middle east as continuous as they seem . Its a different fight. What we are fighting with isis was a nonstate actor. One of the members of the anti isis, those in the anti isis group with iran but this is different. Soleimani, his death was certainly justified but hes a state actor. He is one of the highest leaders in iran so that is fundamentally different. We have to be prepared for that also. You have decades of active duty service, we thank you for that, by the way, you seem very measured in your answers, certainly you are too experienced to be shaken at all but something seems different in your approach to this. Well, it is different. It is iran. Its a state, iran has 70 million people. They have a very capable military. Look at history of the iran, iraq war. There was a time early in the war where iraq was beating iran badly and iraq, under Saddam Hussein expected iran to sue for peace. Again, when to open up but door, iran felt differently. They said we are not giving up. That war lasted eight years. More than 1 billion people killed, it ended when iran was exhausted. So i am concerned. Im concerned that iran will miscalculate americas resolve and try to do something which i think is stupid and draw america into a longterm conflict. Very concerned about that. Thank you very much for the analysis. Looking forward to speaking with you throughout this entire situation. Hopefully it wont be long. You think this i think President Trump desire is to get iran back to the negotiating table. His possibility . Thats certainly a possibility. The higher tensions but we mentioned this in our book that longterm, weve got to solve and resolve the she sunni issue. Thats between saudi arabia and iran. Will have you back again. Thank you very much. Thank you. Coming up, while the u. S. Is deploying more troops, following fact that the airstrike, how are major cities are at home, propping up there security and thought. Well take a look at how america is protecting itself. s in my line of work, i come face to face with a lot of behinds. So i know theres a big need for gasx maximum strength. It works fast. Relieving pressure, bloating, and discomfort before you know it. So no one needs to know youve got gas. Gasx major u. S. Ramping up security after iran vows revenge for the foreign airstrike that killed the military commander. Law enforcement in new york, l. A. And Washington State they are deploying more resources, adding theres no specific and credible threat at this moment. Here is details on this new story. National Security Forces are saying irans revenge could come in the form of Cyber Attacks if the country doesnt have the ability to take on the u. S. Military. Among some of the targets, the u. S. Power grid saying as a guide government system. Here in new york, patrols are added to high risk areas and Governor Cuomo the National Guard and telling natural gas, phone and Water Utilities to increase awareness of cyber and physical security. They have checks underway all cybersecurity details. Bill defazio said he will have to be vigilant against the threat for a long time to come. We are doing with this. I said it last night, at this time, its a state of war between the u. S. And america in iraq. None of us knows how this will play out. In washington d. C. And new york, antiwar rallies protesting any further escalation, withdrawing all u. S. Troops in the middle east. Others in the trumpet menstruation seek approval for any response to irans promised retaliation. Smaller demonstrations in philadelphia and chicago and outside the u. S. Embassy. My biggest fear is that we might end up in a war. At the very least, will be distracting the countries from something more important. We were born into war. Post 9 11. We were born into war. If we dont stop them, we will all die in war. Theyre able to carry out a cyber attack and it would depend on how long to take the system under attack. Back up and running. Not just focusing on prevention but resources for a quick recovery. Thank you. I anticipate a debate about americas Foreign Policy in the middle east. I recommend all senators wait to review the facts and hear from the administration before passing public judgment on this operation. And its potential consequences. President trump airstrike on iranian general soleimani sparking debate on capitol hill. Republican members of Congress Plays in the move by the president , Democrat Warning of unintended consequences with opinions, particularly primarily falling along party lines. More on the divide, jackson, White House Correspondent usa today. How stark is the reaction . Pretty stark. Hopkins are very much in support of toms actions but theres an increasing number of democrats that have criticized that right. They wonder if there was enough evidence suggesting the iranians were planning attack on the u. S. Regime. Even some democrats are saying they wagged the dog, trying to divert attention from the upcoming impeachment trial. The president and his supporters would say soleimani has been notorious for just terrorists with american blood on his hands. Its about time you just take him up. Thats right. Its a twopart defense of this strike. His history, hes basically been the primary organizer of these roadside bombs that have killed hundreds or thousands of troops in iraq. He also described as a defensive measure that they were planning many more attacks against u. S. Attack