Trump promises not to resume Iran strikes before midterm elections

Crude oil prices had shot up on Thursday after reports President Trump was considering more strikes. They immediately dropped again after his new announcement.

• Oct 9

Iran's Houthi allies deny losing ground as Mideast crisis engulfs Yemen

Iran's Houthi allies deny that they've lost ground to Yemen's Saudi-backed military, as oil prices ease despite the Middle East crisis erupting in a battle over control of another key waterway.

• Oct 7

U.S. embassies across Middle East issue security alerts for Americans

The alerts did not cite a specific threat, but called for Americans to "exercise heightened vigilance."

• Sep 20

U.S.-Iran negotiations set to begin Monday, Trump says after calling off strikes

President Trump said negotiations with Iran are set to begin Monday after announcing Saturday night that he canceled a pending attack on Iran.

• Aug 3

U.S. carrier in Iran war set to leave in days as official reveals conflict's cost

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is expected to leave the Middle East in the coming days, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News.

• Apr 30

Trump threatens to invade Iran, "obliterate" its energy resources

Energy markets remain volatile as President Trump threatens Iran with an invasion to seize its oil while also suggesting a deal could soon end the war.

• Mar 31