Overview

• CNN’s Fred Pleitgen became the first Western journalist to enter Tehran since the Israel-Iran conflict began.
• Upon arrival he observed mostly empty streets, shuttered shops and heavy outbound traffic alongside a surprisingly calm public mood.
• Pleitgen reported hearing anti-aircraft gunfire and potential interceptions after Iran activated its air defenses over the capital.
• Iranian authorities have tightened restrictions on local reporting, raising media censorship according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.
• President Trump has not decided whether to commit U.S. forces to dismantle Iran’s nuclear arsenal.