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Iran’s New Supreme Leader Issues First Purported Message
2026-03-13 | 1h 43 mins.
Iran warns the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as a tool of pressure against the West amidst the ongoing war. Plus, two attacks on American soil today. One at Old Dominion University that the FBI now says is being investigated as act of terrorism inspired by ISIS. Another attack at a Detroit area synagogue.
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Israel Says It Has Begun “Large-Scale” Strikes In Beirut Suburbs
2026-03-12 | 1h 29 mins.
Projectiles hit four commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the key waterway where global oil traffic has been brought to a standstill by Iran.
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Pentagon: About 140 U.S. Service Members Wounded In Iran War
2026-03-11 | 1h 29 mins.
The United States has hit ten inactive mine laying boats near the Strait of Hormuz according to President Trump. This as Iran’s chokehold of the straight is becoming more dire by the day.
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Trump Speaks As U.S. Launches New Strikes On Iran
2026-03-10 | 1h 40 mins.
President Trump holds a news conference as the war on Iran enters its second week with no clear end in sight. Plus, it seems increasingly probable the United States killed at least 192 students and teachers at an Iranian school.
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New Imagery Suggests U.S. Responsible For Iran School Strike
2026-03-07 | 1h 29 mins.
The United States and Israeli war against Iran has already seen the deaths of at least 1,200 Iranians which includes dozens of grade school girls, 6 U.S. service members, and 10 Israeli citizens. Plus, the DOJ releases FBI interviews related to Trump sex abuse allegations.
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About The Lead with Jake Tapper

CNN's lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this two-hour long weekday afternoon program, with headlines from around the country and the world, the top stories in national and international news, politics, health, money, the environment, sports and popular culture. The Lead also concentrates on bringing stories that aren't found on front pages—buried leads—to the forefront.

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