Trump: Planned strikes on Iran are canceled

President Trump posted on social media Thursday that he's canceling planned strikes against Iran, citing progress on a potential peace deal. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.

• Jun 11

Trump tells Israel and Iran to stop shooting

President Trump told Israel and Iran to "immediately stop 'shooting'" at each other and said both sides were seeking an "immediate ceasefire" after the weekend flare-up that began with Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon's capital Beirut. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Nancy Cordes have more.

• Jun 8

McCain on "losing a generation of children"

Cindy McCain, the executive director of the U.N. World Food Programme, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as the crisis in the Middle East continues and more children face starvation, malnutrition and lack of access to housing, clean food and water, "we're looking at possibly losing a generation of children."

• May 31

Democratic socialist Chris Rabb on primary win

Last week's primary elections likely gave democratic socialists another voice in Congress. Democratic voters in Pennsylvania's Philadelphia-based 3rd Congressional District, the most Democratic district in the nation, nominated Chris Rabb. Rabb joins "The Takeout" to discuss the significance of his victory.

• May 29

Latest on White House comments about Iran

White House officials spoke about the war in Iran during a Cabinet meeting with President Trump on Wednesday. CBS News national security contributor Joseph Zacks has more.

• May 27

Israel says strike killed new chief of Hamas armed wing in Gaza

Israel says it killed the new head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza, Mohammed Odeh, after killing his predecessor in a similar attack earlier this month.

• May 27

Breaking down wider situation in Middle East

Eric Lob, associate professor for politics and international relations at Florida International University, joins CBS News to discuss the latest developments between the U.S. and Iran.

• May 26

Netanyahu rebukes Israeli minister for treatment of Gaza flotilla activists

Italy and France have summoned the Israeli ambassadors in their respective capitals after Itamar Ben-Gvir, his national security minister, posted the video.

• May 20

Hamas leader who helped plan Oct. 7 attacks has been killed, Israel says

Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed in a "precise strike in the area on the City of Gaza," the Israel Defense Forces said Saturday.

• May 17

Netanyahu says Israel will sue The New York Times

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government plans to file a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.

• May 14

Full transcript of 60 Minutes' interview with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu

Read the full transcript of Major Garrett's May 10, 2026 interview with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu here.

• May 10

Trump: Iran has not choice but to negotiate

President Trump says Tehran has no choice but to negotiate peace with the U.S., even though the regime is insisting it's not planning on attending talks in Pakistan this week. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab and Olivia Rinaldi have more.

• Apr 21

4/19/2026: Iran's HEU; One Mother's Story; Wild Concerto

First, U.S. eyes Iran's highly enriched uranium. Then, Rachel Goldberg-Polin | 60 Minutes Interview. And, turning recordings of animals into music.

• Apr 19

Latest as Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

President Trump said on social media Thursday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, set to begin at 5 p.m. ET. CBS News' Natalie Brand, Eleanor Watson and Taurean Small have more.

• Apr 16

Oil prices fueling inflation amid Iran war

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Americans would soon be "nostalgic for $4-$5 gas" after President Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. Taurean Small reports on the pain at the pump currently being felt across the United States.

• Apr 12

Tracking traffic through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran is still holding a tight grip on the Strait of Hormuz despite the ceasefire with the United States. Matt Smith, an analyst for Kpler, joined CBS News to discuss.

• Apr 9

Breaking down Iran ceasefire

President Trump on Tuesday announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran. CBS News' Aaron MacLean has more.

• Apr 7

Early details on how Iran ceasefire formed

President Trump on Tuesday announced a ceasefire with Iran. CBS News' Courtney Kealy and Weijia Jiang have the latest.

• Apr 7

H.R. McMaster on Iran ceasefire

President Trump has announced a 2-week ceasefire with Iran. Mr. Trump's former national security adviser, H.R. McMaster, joined CBS News with his reaction.

• Apr 7

Watch: Trump takes questions on Iran war

President Trump took a bevy of questions from reporters Monday about the war in Iran. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report on the news conference.

• Apr 6

Watch: Trump details rescue of F-15 crew

President Trump and other senior officials on Monday shared new information about the rescues of two U.S. airmen whose F-15 fighter jet was shot down last Friday in Iran. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report on the president's news conference.

• Apr 6

Details on U.S. airman's rescue from Iran

New information is emerging about Saturday's dangerous rescue of an American aviator who was shot down Friday over Iran. Charlie D'Agata has more.

• Apr 5

Premature babies who escaped Gaza war finally reunited with families

Palestinian parents separated from their premature newborns by the war in Gaza finally get to meet their children for the first time.

• Mar 31

Official: U.S. sent Iran a message through mediators

Iran has received a message from the U.S. through mediators as a potential precursor to talks between the two countries, a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official told CBS News on Monday. Clay Seigle, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to discuss the war.

• Mar 23

Dow jumps after Trump delays Iran ultimatum

The stock market is responding favorably after President Trump said Monday morning that he would postpone his ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump had previously threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if the strait wasn't reopened by Monday evening. Sabrina Escobar, a reporter for Barron's, joins CBS News to discuss the markets.

• Mar 23

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