Trump says U.S. to hit Iran "very hard"
President Trump said Thursday that the U.S. would launch "very hard" new strikes on Iran within hours and seize vital Iranian oil infrastructure, including Kharg Island. Natalie Brand reports
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President Trump said Thursday that the U.S. would launch "very hard" new strikes on Iran within hours and seize vital Iranian oil infrastructure, including Kharg Island. Natalie Brand reports
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire again on Thursday after President Trump pledged Tehran would "pay the price" for not accepting a deal.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
Iran has taken "too long" to negotiate a deal with the U.S. and will now have to "pay the price," President Trump said in a social media post on Wednesday.
The U.S. Central Command said Tuesday evening that it conducted "self-defense strikes" on Iran in response to the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter on Monday. CBS News has this report.
The two helicopter pilots were uninjured. After the retaliatory strikes were announced, President Trump said, "I believe the response should be very strong, very powerful."
Economists expect the Consumer Price Index this week to show U.S. inflation continuing to rise due to higher energy costs.
Iran and Israel declare a halt to fighting as President Trump says both are seeking an "immediate ceasefire" after a major escalation in the 101-day war.
Israel and Iran were firing missiles at each other Monday, endangering the shaky truce that's been in place as well as talks on a deal to end the fighting.
Israel and Iran traded new strikes overnight, threatening efforts to reach a peace deal. CBS News has this report.
President Trump is spending the weekend in New Jersey after a roundtable with farmers in Wisconsin on Friday. During the discussion, Mr. Trump discussed the higher-than-expected employment figures for the month of May. Wendy Gillette reports.
Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to renew their fragile ceasefire and create a number of "pilot" security zones inside Lebanon where Hezbollah would be banned.
President Trump brought reporters into the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon and took some questions about the war in Iran. CBS News has this report.
Prospects for a U.S.-Iran deal appear to be dimming as the war between Israel and Hezbollah grinds on despite Trump saying they agreed to stop fighting.
President Trump says reports that the U.S. and Iran have stopped negotiations to stop the war are "false and erroneous." Natalie Brand reports.
The Iranians' latest move in the war came in response to what it considers U.S. and Israeli ceasefire violations.
President Trump's changes included somewhat significant changes, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations.
According to a source with knowledge, President Trump made edits to a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the U.S. on Friday. The edits included changes related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, a source with knowledge of the negotiations said. Olivia Gazis reports.
President Trump announced Friday he would be making a "final determination" on a potential agreement with Iran during a meeting in the White House Situation Room. Natalie Brand reports.
Vice President JD Vance told reporters the U.S. and Iran are "not there yet" on an initial deal expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, extend the ceasefire and deepen negotiations on contentious issues including Iran's nuclear program, but he said "we're very close." CBS News has this report.
The vice president says the U.S. and Iran are "very close" to a deal, but are "not there yet." Meanwhile, the U.S. struck Iran, which retaliated against a U.S. base.
President Trump spoke about shipping access to the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, insisting that the area is international waters.
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.
President Trump held a Cabinet meeting at the White House after moving it from Camp David due to weather.
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.
