Iranian insider says country weakened, but Iranians "very united"
A Tehran-based political analyst acknowledges Iran has been weakened by Israel's onslaught, but the official line is still one of defiance and solidarity.
Crisis in the Middle East
U.S. "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel
After some confusion, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem says the State Department is "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel, but some aren't waiting around.
Trump says no decision yet on joining Israel's strikes on Iran
As Israel continues striking Iran, Trump says he's still considering whether the U.S. military should provide direct support in an increasingly deadly war.
Trump calls for "real end" to Iran nuke program
Trump says he's not just "looking for a ceasefire" in the Israel-Iran war. He also warned all of Tehran's residents to evacuate.
Would Israel try to kill Iran's leader, and what would it mean?
Israel's prime minister has declined to rule out assassinating Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. President Trump says he'd be an "easy target," and "our patience is wearing thin."
Trump cuts Canada trip short due to "what's going on in the Middle East"
President Trump is cutting short his trip to the G7 summit in Canada due to the Middle East conflict.
Israel strikes Iranian state TV, warns people to evacuate Tehran
Israel attacked Iranian state television after Iran fired another wave of missiles at Israel on the fourth day of open warfare between the regional foes.
Israel and France's increasing divide over Gaza hits the Paris Air Show
French authorities closed a handful of Israeli firms' stalls at the Paris Air Show, citing a decision to ban "offensive weapons" being displayed amid the Gaza war.
Israeli troops accused of killing 34 Gazans near U.S.-backed aid hub
Palestinians say Israeli forces opened fire on people trying to access a U.S.-backed group's aid distribution hub in Gaza, in the deadliest of such incidents reported to date.
Trump opposed Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader, CBS News sources say
The Israelis had the opportunity to assassinate Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Trump conveyed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that it wasn't a good idea, one U.S. official told CBS News.
State Dept. tells embassies to relay U.S. "not involved" in strikes on Iran
While the U.S. insists it is not involved in strikes on Iran, American officials have confirmed military forces have been helping to intercept Iranian missiles fired at Israel.
Trump and Putin hold call, discuss Iran-Israel tensions, Ukraine war
This is the second time President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have spoken on the phone this month.
Iran launches missiles at Israel as Israel attacks Iran's nuclear sites
Sirens sounded in Israel as Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles in retaliation for Israel's strikes on its nuclear facilities.
Airspace closed over multiple Middle East countries, Tel Aviv airport shut down
Airspace was closed over Israel, Jordan, Iran and Iraq on Friday after Israel attacked Iran with a wave of airstrikes.
Alert raised for Americans across Mideast as Israel poised to strike Iran
With Israel apparently poised to attack Iran, the U.S. government warns staff in Israel to restrict travel and clears service members' families across the Mideast to evacuate.
U.S. allies sanction Israeli cabinet members "for inciting violence"
5 close U.S. allies sanction far-right Israeli officials Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich over "extremist rhetoric" calling for "Palestinians to be driven from their homes."
Israel deports activist Greta Thunberg after seizing Gaza protest ship
Israel, accused by activists of piracy, says it lawfully seized a Gaza-bound protest ship carrying Greta Thunberg as the crew was planning to breach its naval blockade.
Body of Thai hostage kidnapped into Gaza is retrieved, Israel says
Nattapong Pinta worked in agriculture before he was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7, 2023.
Netanyahu acknowledges Israel arming gangs in Gaza to help fight Hamas
Israel's leader says arming "clans in Gaza" to help fight Hamas will save lives. Opposition leaders say the weapons "will eventually be turned against" Israelis.
2 Israeli-American hostages' bodies recovered by troops in Gaza
Judi Lynn Weinstein and Gad Haggai, U.S.-Israeli dual nationals, were killed in Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist attack, but their bodies had been held in Gaza.
U.S.-backed Gaza aid group pauses work amid reported killings
The controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has halted its work for a day and is asking Israel to reduce the risks for Palestinians seeking access to its sites.
27 reportedly killed in third day of violence near Gaza food distribution centers
At least 27 Palestinians were killed near a Gaza food distribution hub operated by a controversial U.S.-backed group, the enclave's Hamas-run health ministry says.
Attack near Gaza aid point killed more than 50 people, CBS News has learned
The incident happened as Israel and Hamas traded blame for the faltering mediation bid to secure a temporary ceasefire.
Greta Thunberg, "Game of Thrones" actor Liam Cunningham join aid ship to Gaza
Organizers say climate campaigner Greta Thunberg and other activists set sail Sunday for Gaza on a ship aimed at "breaking Israel's siege" of the territory.
Hamas says it responded to ceasefire proposal
Meanwhile, the U.N. Food Program said 77 trucks carrying aid were stopped by hungry people who took the food before the trucks were able to reach their destination.
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Transcript: Sen. Chris Murphy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026
