U.S. and Israel launch more strikes on Iran following Khamenei's killing
President Trump said that "heavy and pinpoint bombing" of Iran would "continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary."
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President Trump said that "heavy and pinpoint bombing" of Iran would "continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary."
The U.S. and Israel announced a major military operation against Iran early Saturday. President Trump threatened the Iranian government for weeks over their nuclear program and Iran's violent crackdown on protesters in January.
U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, made his comments during an interview with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson that aired Friday.
President Trump says he's weighing a limited attack on Iran over the country's nuclear program. More than 200 airmen and soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard are currently serving in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility, which includes the Middle East.
It was standing room only at the Stillwater Armory on Friday morning. Family and friends said goodbye to soldiers being deployed to the Middle East. Photojournalist Tony Peterson talked to the proud loved ones.
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen at least 538 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
Vice President JD Vance urged "patience" as Israel waits for the return of all the hostages' remains from Hamas.
President Trump got a standing ovation after addressing Israeli lawmakers following Hamas' release of all living hostages under the Gaza peace deal.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought cautious calm to the region as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.
So far, a peace plan is holding in Middle East. Israeli Forces have completed the first phase of their withdrawal from parts of Gaza while Palestinians make the long trek back home. Hamas has until the end of the weekend to release the hostages. In return, Israel will release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. Minnesotans who have lost loved ones over the past two years spoke with our Ashley Grams.
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
The IPC, a global body that monitors hunger crises, says 22 months of war in Gaza have left half a million people facing "starvation, destitution and death." Israel calls it "lies."
For months, the U.N. and experts have warned that Palestinians in Gaza are at risk of famine, with reports of increasing numbers of people dying from causes related to malnutrition.
Several Minnesotans were stuck in Israel after Israel and Iran started firing rockets. Those Minnesotans are now home, but it was a journey getting out.
President Trump arrived in the Netherlands Tuesday for the NATO summit. En route, he announced that the ceasefire between Israel and Iran was back on track after a phone call with Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu
President Trump, Israel and Iran say a ceasefire he announced earlier between the two nations has begun.
Iran launched short and medium-range missiles at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar Monday, the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East.
Minnesotans with ties to the Middle East are reacting after President Trump's announcement that the United States launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
"Out of an abundance of caution we recommend American citizens shelter in place until further notice," the U.S. Embassy in Doha, Qatar, said Monday amid concerns about retaliation from Iran.
While President Trump does not appear to be giving up on diplomacy as he weighs whether to join Israel in its offensive against Iran, there are Minnesotans worried about their families across the ocean.
President Trump does not appear to be giving up on diplomacy as he weighs whether to join Israel in its offensive against Iran. At the same time, there are Minnesotans worried about their families in Iran. Erin Hassanzadeh talked with some Minnesotans watching what's happening and worried about relatives in Iran.
President Trump said Wednesday that he had not yet decided whether the U.S. military would join Israel's ongoing attacks on Iran, and he didn't believe it was too late to reach a deal with the Islamic Republic on its nuclear program.
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.
As the sun comes up over Tel Aviv, there are growing signs that the U.S. military could join the fight between Israel and Iran. On social media Tuesday, President Trump taunted the Iranian leader as an "easy target" and called for the country's "unconditional surrender" in all caps. CBS' Taurean Small has the latest on this developing conflict tonight from Washington.
