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In iraq. >> we do, and joe biden may ultimately get what he wants. he was talking about breaking iraq into three parts. and now, i mean, john kerry left open the door that we would align ourselves with the terrorist state of iran, to stop the terrorists in iraq, help me with that one. >> well, that is simply unacceptable to the united states of america. the arm of the iranian regime that conducted terror operations against the united states, that attempted to kill americans by providing advanced...

They also believe in syria. this is now a place where there are a growing number of americans, perhaps 70 to 100 who have gone there to fight and al qaeda operatives in syria have been aiming to try and get those people back into the united states or into europe. there is also the situation in yemen. the u.s. embassy has been closed there for several weeks. it looks like its going to remain closed for several more days due to what officials are saying is an active threat stream. poppy? john? >> ...

The right thing thing by these veterans and begin to show that he actually cares about getting it straight. >> reporter: there have been many questions, whys hasnt the president come out and said something publicly about this? when will we hear from the president? the white house is saying that soon president obama will address this issue as we head into memorial day weekend. michaela? >> wont be soon enough for the veterans awaiting care. lets look at more of your headlines. the obama adminis...

Operations. here is senate majority leader harry reid a short time ago. >> this is an important piece of legislation were going to vote on. today the senate will continue debate on this critical measure with safeguards, which safeguards our nation and insures our troops have resources and training they need. >> reporter: this falls under the category of must-pass legislation. the only question at this point is when it will get that final vote, jenna. jenna: and, mike, what are some of the more c...

After, do you believe that? >> its certainly into smaller cells. they dont have the, i guess, central headquarters in pakistan like they used to in 9/11 but certainly, there is anywhere where groups of five, eight, ten can get together. they can plan and conduct terror operations. so its -- its not something really for large standing armies to go after. its more intelligence and small operations war. >> some people look at you and say, all right, this guys career is about fighting. its about tra...

Because this search is taking place in the adriatic sea, there are italian rescue boats involved as well. if we hear anything more on this, jon, well certainly pass it along. back to you. jon: lets hope they can find him. rick folbaum, thank you. patti ann: a new battleground in the war on terror, the u.s. reportedly ready to sign a deal with niger to open a new drone base in west africa. it brings u.s. forces to the border with mali where french troops have been helping battle islamist militant...

Supporting terror operations in the middle east to busting ice breakers in the north and the boat situation here in california. very wide situation here and doing the very best they can do with what they have got. alisyn: adam housley thanks so much. well be right back [ male announcer ] how do you trade?

Are you on the edge of war? >> well, we hope not. and thank you, greta, for mentioning what led to this stro take. we have to remember that this chief of terror operations of hamas, jabari, is like the hamas bin laden. he has been terrorizing israel for 7 years, actually intensifying terror against us. and what we have done is actually a preventive measure to make sure that life for a million israelis in our southern towns will be safer. we do hope that this will not escalate and its very much u...

>> well, we hope not. and thank you, greta, for mentioning what led to this preemptive strike that we had to take. we have to remember that this chief of terror operations of hamas, jabari, is like the hamas bin laden. he has been terrorizing israel for 7 years, actually intensifying terror against us. and what we have done is actually a preventive measure to make sure that life for a million israelis in our southern towns will be safer. we do hope that this will not escalate and its very much u...

cairo. president mohamed morsi is shaking it up and the countrys strong leadership by replacing two key generals including field marshall mohammed hussein pentawi who is the most powerful man in egypt. he is the defense minister in power after the removal of former leader hosni mew bark and he was given a top medal and sent into retirement. that is right. for more, we are joined by ian lees in cairo. and ian, a lot of people look at this and say, political tsunami and game-changer in e...