A CBS reporter in Austin, Texas, defied an order from his superiors to downplay the positive response from Americans to the U.S. military action against Iran, which resulted in the elimination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and many in the nation's civilian and military leadership. The incident occurred during celebrations among the Iranian diaspora and others living in the United States and around the world, including in Austin. The reporter was filmed standing in front of demonstrators praising Trump and Israel for their attacks on Iran's regime.