FOX 7 Discussion: Tensions between US, Iran after missile strike

AUSTIN, Texas - The United States and Iran appear to have stepped back from the brink of possible war.

President Donald Trump in an address Wednesday indicated he would not respond militarily after no one was harmed in Iran's missile strike on two Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops Tuesday night. 

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However, he also said the US would not be backing down.

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Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak joins Mike Warren to discuss the tensions between the US and Iran.