Israel launches new wave of airstrikes aimed at Iran’s leadership – CBS News Watch CBS News More than 50 Israeli jets flew over Tehran overnight, targeting nuclear and missile sites. Defense officials say their aim is to undermine Iran’s leadership as U.S. involvement looms and regional tensions grow. Be the first to know Get browser … Read more
Iranian foreign minister expected to hold talks with European officials in Geneva – CBS News Watch CBS News Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to meet with European officials from France, Germany and the United Kingdom in Geneva over escalating tensions with Israel. CBS News foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the latest details. Be … Read more
Rescue flights bring Americans home as Middle East conflict escalates – CBS News Watch CBS News With missile strikes damaging parts of Israel, states like Florida are stepping in to assist in rescue efforts. Manuel Bojorquez is at Tampa International Airport with the latest. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, … Read more
Popping a champagne bottle on Portugal’s Atlantic coast in February, 32-year-old American Ian Alexander set out to fulfill his dream of biking across all seven continents of the world. He planned to ride for 10 months, covering roughly 10,000 miles to reach his final destination of Japan. He did not plan, however, for Israel to … Read more
Erbil, Iraq — Israel has been hammering Iran’s nuclear and military sites for a week. To reach their targets, Israeli warplanes must cover about 1,000 miles, traversing as many as three countries, including Iraq, which sits right on Iran’s western border. For decades, Iranian groups opposed to the Islamic Republic’s theocratic rulers have organized in exile … Read more
The impact of Trump’s two-week pause on Iran attack decision – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump has been briefed on both the risks and the benefits of bombing Fordo, Iran’s most secure nuclear site, and his mindset is that disabling it is necessary because of the risk of weapons being produced in a … Read more
What to know about evacuation flights bringing Americans home from Israel – CBS News Watch CBS News Americans in Israel are trying to get out from under the curtain of missile fire. Some are boarding private, non-emergency flights, including one that arrived in Tampa. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications … Read more
Iranian dissident in exile urges U.S. not to compromise with regime – CBS News Watch CBS News Iran and Israel are separated by 1,000 miles and three countries: Jordan, Syria and Iraq, where thousands of Iranian exiles live and where the United States was at war for nearly nine years. Those Iranian exiles in Iraq … Read more
Trump signals openness to more negotiations with Iran in “near future” – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump said Thursday he will decide on striking Iran within the next two weeks. The president also said in a statement that he believes there is still a chance to negotiate with Iran in the “near future.” … Read more
Rep. Greg Casar says U.S. “entering a scary time” amid lawmaker arrests – CBS News Watch CBS News Federal authorities have arrested several officeholders amid President Trump’s immigration crackdown. Democratic Rep. Greg Casar of Texas, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, joins “The Takeout” with his reaction. Be the first to know Get browser notifications … Read more