U.S. and Iran launch fresh strikes and the House incumbents that could be unseated: Morning Rundown

Morning RundownU.S. and Iran launch fresh strikes and the House incumbents that could be unseated: Morning RundownPlus, as credit card fees increase prices, those paying with cash bear the brunt of costs. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Demonstrators gather at Revolution Square in Tehran to protest the attacks launched by the U.S. and Israel on May 30, 2026. Fatemeh Bahrami / Anadolu via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 1, 2026, 7:08 AM EDTBy Kayla HayempourIn today’s newsletter: The U.S. and Iran trade attacks in the latest escalation since agreeing to a ceasefire. Democratic incumbents are at risk of losing their seats as they face strong challengers. And why shoppers paying in cash are bearing the brunt of credit card fees. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Here’s what to know today.U.S. says it struck Iranian drone and radar sites, as Iran claims attack on air baseAdd NBC News to GoogleU.S. and Iran dig in as talks to end war stall01:39The U.S. military said it carried out what it called self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and drone control sites over the weekend, while Tehran said it targeted an air base used in the U.S. attack. U.S. Central Command said last night that the strikes had been carried out “in response to aggressive Iranian actions,” saying the country had shot down an American drone that was operating over international waters.This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Sign up here to get it in your inbox.Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said today that its aerospace force had targeted the source of what it called a U.S. attack on a telecommunications tower. The IRGC said that if American attacks continued, its response would be “completely different” and Washington would be responsible for the consequences.Meanwhile, a U.S. official said yesterday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio had spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Ne...