1 Iran Conflict: President Trump Says Attack Planned For Today On Iran Called Off
President Trump announced on social media yesterday that the U.S. is holding off on military strikes against Iran, planned for today. The hold order was given after Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates asked him to stand down because "serious negotiations are now taking place." Trump said he has asked the Pentagon to prepare for "a full, large-scale assault of Iran, on a moment's notice, in the event that an acceptable Deal is not reached." Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian posted that dialogue "doesn't mean surrender," adding that Iran "enters into dialogue with dignity, authority, and the preservation of the nation's rights." The commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said Iran's forces are "more prepared and stronger than ever."
2 Three Victims Killed In Shooting At Islamic Center Of San Diego
Three adult men were killed and a fourth person was injured in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego yesterday, with police calling it a potential hate crime. A security guard was among the three killed, and police said he appeared to have played a "pivotal role" in keeping the attack from being far worse. Both suspects, ages 17 and 19, were found dead of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds in a car a short distance from the scene. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said the city immediately increased patrols around mosques, synagogues, and other houses of worship, and called the security guard "an absolute hero who sadly lost his life." .The Islamic Center of San Diego is described as the largest mosque in San Diego County.
3 New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Announces The Long Island Railroad Strike Is Over
The Long Island Rail Road strike is over after just three days, with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announcing late last night night that the MTA and the five LIRR unions reached a deal on a new contract. Limited service will resume at noon today, with full service in place by the afternoon commute. Hochul said commuters will not see a fare increase as a result of the deal. Details of the agreement were not disclosed pending ratification by the unions. The strike, the first by the LIRR in 32 years, began Saturday at midnight after talks broke down over wage increases and health care costs. The LIRR serves more than 300,000 riders a day.