Trump defends war with Iran as conflict widens
Israel sent troops into Lebanon as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran widened, and some of Iran's Gulf neighbors warned that Iran's retaliatory fire could draw them into the spreading conflict.
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Israel sent troops into Lebanon as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran widened, and some of Iran's Gulf neighbors warned that Iran's retaliatory fire could draw them into the spreading conflict.
CBS News provides this rundown of headines about the Middle East, including President Trump defending his decision to launch the war with Iran.
Metro Detroit motorists are starting to notice higher gas prices at the pump. Here's a look at what's feeding that, and how to keep gas mileage as efficient as possible.
The council appealed directly to the Trump administration, calling for an immediate end to the conflict in Iran.
A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a briefing Monday on the military action in the Middle East, warning that the next phase of operations could be even more punishing for Iran. CBS News has this update
The U.S. military said Monday that the number of Americans killed during the ongoing conflict with Iran now stands at six. Follow live updates on Day 4 of the war.
Many people in Michigan have ties to Iran, and they're watching the war closely.
The first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
Oil prices rose over the weekend, following the military action in Iran. That could result in higher prices at the pump, in addition to any price swings for other reasons.
The U.S. military says three troops have been killed in the war with Iran, as President Trump says the operation is proceeding "ahead of schedule." Follow live updates.
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More than 2,400 flights were canceled Sunday across airports in the Middle East, according to flight tracker FlightAware.
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began late Sunday over concerns that the supply from Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East would slow or grind to a halt.
Reza Pahlavi, the son of the late deposed shah of Iran, said he hopes to help lead a transitional government in his home country.
Three United States troops have died since the U.S. and Israel launched a military operation against Iran, according to the Pentagon. Willie James Inman reports from West Palm Beach, Florida, near where President Trump has been directing the operation.
Several Michigan State University students are stranded in France after the strikes carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran. The students were on their way to Dubai for a school trip.
Members of Congress who represent Michigan are voicing a range of differing responses Saturday after the United States and Israel announced a major military operation against Iran.
Metro Detroit is home to one of the largest Middle Eastern communities in the country. Veronica Ortega spoke with a local religious leaders and a community activists about the military operation against Iran.
President Trump said late Saturday afternoon that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during military strikes carried out by the U.S. military and Israel. Heath Kalb spoke with Saeed Khan, a Wayne State University professor, about what potentially lies ahead.
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
The president said the strikes have put immense pressure on Iran, and he believes the U.S.-Israeli military action can lead to an eventual diplomatic solution.
President Trump said that "heavy and pinpoint bombing" of Iran would "continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary."
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
