Lawmakers React to Israel’s Retaliatory Strikes, Pence Warns of NATO Consequences

Reports of Israel's retaliatory strikes against Iran prompt reactions from lawmakers. Former Vice President Mike Pence warns that Putin will attack a NATO nation if he overruns Ukraine. Plus, a senior White House official is tapped to serve in an important European ambassadorial role amid Ukraine concerns. Also, an Israeli Minister hints at a strike in Iran as 'weak, disappointing'.

Sources:
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/reports-israels-retaliatory-strikes-iran-reactions-lawmakers-right-defend-itself
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/18/politics/mike-pence-putin-russia-ukraine-nato/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/18/politics/white-house-official-european-ambassadorial-role/index.html
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-797896

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:39) Reports of Israel's retaliatory strikes against Iran prompt reactions from lawmakers: 'Right to defend itself'
(00:03:00) Pence warns that Putin will attack a NATO nation if he overruns Ukraine
(00:05:52) Senior White House official tapped to serve in important European ambassadorial role amid Ukraine concerns
(00:08:41) Israeli Minister hints strike in Iran as 'weak, disappointing'