5/16: CBS Morning News – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump heading back to United States after trip to the Middle East; Contestants prepare for Eurovision song contest final in Switzerland. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
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
Retired lieutenant colonel reflects on 2020 Iranian missile attack against U.S. forces in Iraq – CBS News Watch CBS News In January 2020, after the U.S. killed Iran’s top general, Iran responded with the largest ever ballistic missile attack on Americans. Ret. U.S. Army Lt. Col. Alan Johnson was at the intended target: A military … Read more
What are the risks of the U.S. striking Iran? – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump has been briefed on the risks and benefits of ordering military action in Iran and potentially bombing Fordo, Iran’s most secure nuclear site. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan joins with … Read more
Edan Alexander lands in U.S. for first time since being held by Hamas for 19 months – CBS News Watch CBS News Edan Alexander, the Israeli-American who was taken hostage during Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on Israel and held for nearly 600 days, has arrived back in the United States. Be the first to … Read more
Evacuation flights from Israel chartered by Florida land in U.S. – CBS News Watch CBS News Flights carrying evacuated Jewish Americans from Israel have begun landing in Florida. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
Latest on Israel-Iran as White House says Trump will decide on Iran strike within 2 weeks – CBS News Watch CBS News White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that President Trump will make a decision on potential U.S. strikes against Iran within the next two weeks. CBS News’ Willie James Inman, Courtney Kealy … Read more
Unity and strength are the official lines coming from Iran‘s theocratic government in the face of President Trump’s demand for “unconditional surrender” and the possibility that he could order the U.S. military to join Israel’s attacks on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear facilities. Israel’s daily, nearly weeklong bombardment of Iran’s nuclear and missile sites, and its … Read more
Southern Israel — The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem told U.S. citizens in Israel Thursday morning that the State Department was “planning for contingencies to assist with private U.S. citizens’ departure from Israel.” “We will alert the U.S. citizen community if there is additional information to share regarding departure options,” the embassy said in an email message … Read more