Air India Plane Crashes With 242 On Board; More Immigration Protests Pop Up Across US | NTD Good Morning (June 13)
Israel has launched strikes against Iran, targeting nuclear facilities and senior military leaders in “Operation Rising Lion.” Iran has confirmed the deaths of top military commanders and scientists. Israeli officials say Iran’s retaliation has begun, with Tehran launching hundreds of drones toward Israel. In a Truth Social post on Friday morning, President Donald Trump warned Iran to agree to a nuclear deal “before there is nothing left.” Israel’s strikes came just before a sixth round of talks were set to take place in Oman between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program.
An Air India plane crashed just after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India, on Thursday, killing more than 240 people. A British man, the only known survivor, reportedly jumped from an emergency exit. His brother said it was a miracle he survived, but questioned why his other brother didn’t. The plane struck a medical hostel, killing several students inside. U.S. officials say there’s no immediate safety concern for Boeing’s 787 fleet.
A federal appeals court has temporarily restored Trump’s control over the California National Guard, just hours after a lower court ordered that power be transferred to California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The appeals court decision gives the Trump administration at least four more days of control as protests continue in Los Angeles. Police arrested several demonstrators on Thursday night after an 8 p.m. curfew was enforced.
