Can be dampened, and a wider escalation averted. Ourfirst report is from our north america correspondent will vernon. Its been just over 2a hours since iran came under attack. Us Officials Say israel fired at least one missile into iranian territory, no major damage or casualties were reported. This was a relatively small scale strike by israel. Earlier, the us Secretary Of State Antony Blinken would not comment on reports the white house was informed in advance about the israeli assault. The United States has not been involved in any offensive operations. What we are focusing on, what the g7 is focusing on and its reflected in our statement and in our conversation is the work to de escalate tensions. And this is why the us and its allies want to calm tensions. Last sunday iran attacked israel with more than 300 missiles and drones causing little damage. The fear in the west is that a cycle of retaliation between israel and iran could ignite a wider war. And there is hope too that the
a new enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit to what we do as a company here. that will include theatres and clubs once i get this beast open. colin paterson reporting and we can cross to him live in manchester. it s a little empty at the moment? it s a little empty at the moment? it will be busy here tonight, it opens officially on tuesday with peter kay doing a stand up set but tonight, there is a test event, 7000 people will come into night to make sure everything works and i can speak to a man busy today, gary, the general manager, this is a big one for you? general manager, this is a big one for ou? , , ,, general manager, this is a big one for ou? , ,, , for you? the testing process is incredibly for you? the testing process is incredibly important for you? the testing process is incredibly important to - for you? the testing process is incredibly important to what i for you? the testing process is| incredibly important to what we for you? the testing process is - incredibly i