Libbey Dean

White House correspondent @LibbeyDean_ reports live from the White House after the United States conducted strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and boats attempting to lay mines near the Strait of Hormuz, per a U.S. Central Command spokesperson. MORE: tinyurl.com/mr4akj2y

🚨Breaking: The U.S. military conducted "self-defense" strikes in southern Iran today. According to US Central Command they were targeting Iranian missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to lay mines.   CENTCOM Spokesman Capt. Tim Hawkins to @NewsNation: "U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces. Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines. U.S. Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire."

CAIRO, May 25 (Reuters) - Explosions were heard in Iran's Bandar Abbas city and coastal areas near the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media reported on Monday, adding that the cause was unknown. Tasnim said three explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas, while Fars said similar sounds were heard close to Sirik and Jask near the strategic waterway.reuters.com/world/asia-pac…

In a new court filing, the DOJ describes Saturday’s shooting outside the White House as the second assassination attempt against the President in a month and argues lawsuit against the ballroom project should be dismissed. The filing also reveals some of what is being built: • A heavy steel, drone-proof roof
• Missile-resistant, drone-proof columns
• Bullet, ballistic, and blast-proof glass
• Military-grade HVAC and air filtration systems
• Bomb shelters
• A state-of-the-art hospital and medical facilities
• Top Secret military installations, structures, and equipment
• A drone port and rooftop sniper positions

Structure for UFC fight being pieced together on White House South Lawn.

Speaking at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day President Trump honors lives lost in conflict with Iran: "In operation Epic Fury we lost 13 wonderful souls, wonderful special people. These incredible men and women gave their lives to ensure that the world's number one state sponsor of terror will never have a nuclear weapon. Oh, and they won't."

Speaking at Arlington National Cemetery, both Gen. Caine and Sec. Hegseth honored the lives lost in Operation Epic Fury. Gen. Caine: “Across the centuries the character, courage and commitment of the American warfighter has never wavered and it never will. It’s the same warfighting spirit we recently saw in Operation Epic Fury And we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice adding their names to the story of American sacrifice.” Sec. Hegseth: “Thank you for joining us to remember our fallen warriors. From the sacred names of bygone eras. To the 13 souls of Epic Fury. On this sacred occasion for our nation we take the day for memories of our very best.”

From a senior administration official re: Iran: - This MOU framework gives us 60 days to reach final deal points that will deliver on President Trump's priorities and ensure the United States and the region are safer and more prosperous going forward. - The president has consistently said the Iranians cannot have a nuclear weapon. This MOU commits them to that. - It commits the Iranians to giving up the nuclear dust and working out the mechanism for that will be part of us talking with the Iranians over the next 60 days. - It gets the Strait of Hormuz de-mined and back open for business. - It brings relief to American families at the pump. The President fought this war to protect American security and American prosperity, and this MOU delivers on both. - The important part of how this is structured is, if Iran doesn't perform, they don't get anything. No dust? No dollars. As the Strait opens, the blockade loosens proportionately. This is "trust but verify" on steroids. - Unlike past agreements where America paid Iran upfront and hoped they'd comply, this MOU is structured so Iran gets nothing until they deliver. That's the difference between a dealmaker and a hostage payer. - The region is uniting behind the United States under President Trump's leadership. There's no way this could have happened without the entire region uniting behind it. - As a result, we're on a path for this to be the President's second time reshaping the Middle East. It started with the Abraham Accords, this is the Abraham Accords Plus. Everyone's talking now. More economic normalization agreements are possible. This could be just the beginning. - The MOU ensures we and our allies -- and the Iranians and their proxies -- cease fighting across the region. It also guarantees Israel's right to act against imminent threats. They, as we all do, have a right to self defense. - President Trump has been a master of expanding optionality throughout this process. And now there are unlimited options for the region to spread peace and prosperity like never before.

White House History shop and the Irish embassy show signs of the Secret Service shootout last night near the White House.

New this morning: President Trump says the deal being negotiated with Iran is the "exact opposite" of the JCPOA. He has also informed his representatives to not rush into a deal and the blockade will remain until a deal is reached.

President Trump makes ballroom push following shooting near White House. He also says the gunman had a “violent history and possible obsession with our Country’s most cherished structure.”

A few photos from the scene of the shooting for @GettyImages tonight, including a couple of ducks that photobombed the media pen. gettyimages.com/search/2/image…

President Trump is STILL inside the Oval Office tonight:

The shooting suspect from the incident near the White House tonight is Nesire Best I’m told by a law enforcement source.

Crime scene outside the White House.

🚨NEW: President Trump was in the Oval Office working with aides Steven Cheung, Natalie Harp, Margo Martin, and others when shooting outside the White House happened according to law enforcement officials.

Breaking: Suspect involved in shooting outside the White House is dead. Bystander was struck.

Still a large law enforcement presence outside of the White House grounds — Comms Director says President Trump is still working:

FBI on the scene outside the White House. PER @KellieMeyerNews law enforcement source: 17th and Penn secret service officer involved shooting. A man walked up with a pistol and fired three times. Secret service returned fire. The male suspect was taken down. I’m told a total of 2 adults shot. One transported unconscious and not breathing. A civilian was struck, per source. No one got inside White House perimeter.

FBI on scene: