Iran "negotiating on fumes," Trump says, as U.S. conducts new strikes

The U.S. and Iran had appeared ready to de-escalate before the U.S. military conducted what it said were defensive strikes against Iran on Wednesday.

• May 28

Israel says strike killed new chief of Hamas armed wing in Gaza

Israel says it killed the new head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza, Mohammed Odeh, after killing his predecessor in a similar attack earlier this month.

• May 27

Iran says U.S. violating ceasefire as Trump seeks "good deal or no deal"

As Iran accuses the U.S. of a "grave violation" of the fragile ceasefire, Rubio says a deal is still possible despite the latest clash.

• May 27

Iran war pushes oil prices to 4-year high as Hegseth faces lawmakers

Oil prices hit a 4-year high as Axios reports Trump will hear new options to try to break the Strait of Hormuz standoff with Iran with a new wave of attacks.

• May 1

Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran appear locked in a costly stalemate

Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.

• Apr 28

Emory professors file lawsuit against university over campus protest arrest

Three professors at Emory University have filed a lawsuit claiming the school violated its free speech policies when it called in police during a 2024 campus protest over the Israel-Hamas war.

• Apr 23

Trump says Iran war "close to over" amid push for new peace talks

With the Iran war paused halfway through a 2-week ceasefire, President Trump is again voicing optimism over the potential for a deal to end it for good.

• Apr 16

Iran accuses U.S. of violating ceasefire amid Israeli attacks on Lebanon

Iran says Israel is violating the ceasefire deal President Trump announced, and Tehran appears to still have control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

• Apr 9

Roswell Marine hostage in 1979 says current war reopens old wounds

A Roswell native who was held hostage in Iran in 1979 shares how today's Middle East conflict brings back painful memories.

• Apr 8

Pope Leo calls for hope amid global conflicts on his first Easter as pontiff

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging hope against the violence of war.

• Apr 5

Iran war's "core strategic objectives are nearing completion," Trump says

Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.

• Apr 1

Hegseth: Today "most intense day" of attacks on Iran, Trump to determine "end stage"

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.

• Mar 10

Americans urged to leave 14 Middle East countries amid Iran war

The State Department said it was facilitating charter flights from Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the UAE for Americans.

• Mar 4

Metro Atlanta Iranians struggle to reach family amid unrest in Iran

Iranian Americans in Metro Atlanta anxiously await updates from loved ones back home. With internet disruptions and spotty communication, many face an emotional roller coaster.

• Mar 3

Protesters in Atlanta rally for and against U.S. military actions in Iran

As rallies erupt nationwide after a U.S. and Israeli strike on Iran, demonstrators in Atlanta and beyond are split—some denouncing continued military intervention, others celebrating the death of Iran's Supreme Leader.

• Mar 1

Atlanta's Israeli and Palestinian communities reflect on Oct. 7 attack

As the United States works to broker a ceasefire in Gaza​, metro Atlanta families are sharing the toll of the war​.

• Oct 7, 2025