Louise Schiavone

And PR's Charles Maines tells us that Putin's first comments on the attack came in the form of a condolence letter.

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In Karachi, Pakistan, more than 20 people were killed, more than 100 wounded when protesters trying to storm the U.S.

consulate and U.N.

offices in the north of the country clashed with police.

The clashes followed U.S.

and Israeli military attacks on Iran.

Britain, France and Germany say they are ready to work with the U.S.

and partners to repel retaliatory attacks from Iran.

There have been Iranian strikes in Israel, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Jordan.

A number of college and university art museums have closed over the past few years due to increased financial pressure in higher education.

Here in Washington, the Pentagon today briefed the bipartisan staffs of several national security committees in both chambers of the U.S.

Congress.

A White House spokesman says the meetings about military actions in Iran lasted more than 90 minutes.

The full membership of both chambers of Congress will hear from top Cabinet officials Tuesday of this week.

I'm Louise Schiavone and PR News, Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Louise Schiavone.

President Trump says the U.S.

grieves for the three American service members killed in the fighting with Iran, calling them true American patriots.

He spoke in an address posted online.