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In 2015, Steve Kroft interviewed Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani on the heels of the landmark nuclear deal Iran had signed with six world powers.
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Iran announces planned nuclear activity
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced Tuesday the country will begin injecting gas into centrifuges at its Fordow nuclear facility. The move is a clear violation of the 2015 nuclear agreement that the U.S. pulled out of last year. Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joined CBSN to discuss the implications of Iran's latest move.
Trump's war of words with Iran
President Trump said he'd be willing to meet with the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani at a time of their choosing, saying he believes in "meeting." But Iran did not reciprocate the offer. Norman Roule, former national intelligence manager for Iran and expert for The Cipher Brief, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the tensions.
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Rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran weigh closer ties
In a potentially historic move, Iran and Saudi Arabia appear to be moving closer to easing tensions after decades of hostilities. Top diplomats from both countries recently held secret bilateral talks in Iraq. GZero Media's Signal newsletter senior editor Alex Kliment joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Unrest in Iran
Mass protests have spread across Iran since first breaking out on Thursday. Many have turned violent as demonstrators demanding secular rule clash with regime forces in many of the Islamic Republic's cities. CBS foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joins CBSN to discuss the growing tensions there.
Reaction in Iran
Within an hour of President Trump's announcement that he would not certify Iran's compliance with the nuclear deal, Iran's president took to the air and pushed back hard. President Hassan Rouhani called Mr. Trump's accusations abusive and downright wrong. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tehran, Iran.
Will Rouhani advance relations with U.S.?
After a decisive victory, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has been re-elected for another term. Will he choose to advance his country's relationship with the U.S.? CBS News Correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tehran, Iran.
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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks with Steve Kroft about the historic nuclear deal and whether the U.S. and Iran can move past years of mistrust
A longer version of Steve Kroft's interview with President Rouhani of Iran about this summer's historic nuclear deal
A longer version of Steve Kroft's interview with President Rouhani of Iran about this summer's historic nuclear deal
It was Rouhani's first interview with a Western journalist since July's agreement
The Iran nuclear deal is moving forward, as Senate Republicans conceded defeat after losing one final vote to stop it. "60 Minutes" correspondent Steve Kroft traveled to Iran and spoke with President Hassan Rouhani. It was Rouhani's first interview with a Western journalist since July's agreement. Kroft joins "CBS This Morning" with a preview of his report.
U.S. and Iran to hold indirect talks
This week, intermediaries will meet in Vienna to begin indirect negotiations on efforts to get the U.S. and Iran back into compliance with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which the Trump administration pulled out of in 2018. Barak Ravid, Axios contributor and author of "Axios from Tel Aviv," joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Hassan Rouhani said in an interview with Charlie Rose that terrorists invoke the name is Islam because evil will prey on the righteous to advance its own cause
Hassan Rouhani said in an interview with Charlie Rose that terrorists invoke the name is Islam because evil will prey on the righteous to advance its own cause.
Hassan Rouhani also tells Charlie Rose what he thinks of the U.S. airstrikes against ISIS in Syria
Hassan Rouhani is in New York City this week for the U.N. General Assembly. Rouhani tells Charlie Rose why he won't be meeting with President Obama and what he thinks of the U.S. airstrikes against ISIS in Syria.
Iran weighs next move in nuclear program
The world is waiting to see how Iran will respond to the assassination of its top nuclear scientist, and the potential shift in the U.S. approach to the region under the Biden administration. Contributing correspondent and author of "Axios from Tel Aviv" Barak Ravid joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Pompeo: The real challenge is inside Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he is open talks with Iran "with no preconditions." However, Iran says the comments are just wordplay. Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joined CBSN AM to discuss what this means.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani attended the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he turned on the charm in an appeal for foreign investment
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani attended the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he turned on the charm in an appeal for foreign investment. Margaret Brennan reports.
U.N inspectors visited a heavy water production plant in Iran. The inspection is part of the nuclear agreement with the U.S. in exchange for easing economic sanctions
U.N inspectors visited a heavy water production plant in Iran. The inspection is part of the nuclear agreement with the U.S. in exchange for easing economic sanctions. Iran's president is walking a fine line between supporters of the plan and hardliners who accuse him of selling out. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Paul Manafort trial day six
Tuesday marks the sixth day of Paul Manafort's trial, and the second day of his associate Rick Gates' testimony. Washington Post reporter David Nakamura and NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to analyze the latest out of the Manafort trial and the Mueller probe.
Potential threat to U.S. cybersecurity
The Cipher Brief released a report detailing the growing cyberwarfare threat from Iran. Cipher Brief expert Rick Ledgett, a former deputy director of the National Security Agency, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the report on how Tehran is growing its capabilities, and it could be a threat to the U.S.
Trump orders strike on Iran, then calls it off
President Trump says he called off military strikes on Iran because the Pentagon estimated 150 people would have been killed. He said three sites were originally targeted and more sanctions were issued. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the latest from the United Arab Emirates, and McClatchy military and veterans reporter Tara Copp join CBSN with more.
Trump set to impose new Iran sanctions
President Trump is set to impose new sanctions on Iran. This comes after the country downed a U.S. drone and allegedly attacked oil tankers in the Middle East. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy reports from Washington, and Asha Castleberry, a national security analyst, U.S. Army veteran and foreign policy professor at George Washington University, joined CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Iran to breach limits of nuclear deal
The already high tensions between the U.S. and Iran are rising Sunday after Tehran confirmed it would be enriching uranium above agreed-upon limits. USA Today's Washington Bureau chief Susan Page joins CBSN's Dana Jacobson to discuss what happens next.
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White House says Trump will "unleash hell" if Iran does not make deal
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said talks between Washington and Tehran were ongoing, hours after Iran's state media said the regime rejected proosals by the Trump administration.
Trump official refers New York AG Letitia James for prosecution again
A Trump administration official has made new criminal referrals against New York Attorney General Letitia James to federal prosecutors in Miami and Chicago for two cases of possible homeowner's insurance fraud, sources told CBS News.
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Senate funding deal stalls as DHS shutdown grinds on
A potential deal to end the DHS shutdown has stalled on Capitol Hill after Senate Democrats made their latest counteroffer. Follow live updates.
Meta and YouTube found liable on all charges in social media trial
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
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DHS watchdog warned of risks in airport shoes-off policy. The report got buried.
An internal watchdog report in the Department of Homeland Security identified serious vulnerabilities in TSA's screenings at airports nationwide.
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White House turns down Elon Musk's offer to pay TSA workers during DHS shutdown
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 4 in the Caribbean Sea, military says
The U.S. military said it carried out a strike on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people.
DOJ reaches financial settlement with Michael Flynn
Former Trump national security official and right-wing activist Michael Flynn sued the Justice Department for $50 million, alleging wrongful prosecution during the first Trump administration.
LaGuardia pilots have complained about close calls for years: "Do something"
CBS News reviewed dozens of reports dating back three decades about New York's LaGuardia Airport.
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Twin Cities residents missed work, school during Operation Metro Surge, survey finds
A survey of Minneapolis and St. Paul residents found the deployment of thousands of federal agents to their cities caused significant upheaval to their lives.
USPS to add temporary fuel surcharge for some postage prices
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White House turns down Elon Musk's offer to pay TSA workers during DHS shutdown
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
LaGuardia pilots have complained about close calls for years: "Do something"
CBS News reviewed dozens of reports dating back three decades about New York's LaGuardia Airport.
DOJ reaches financial settlement with Michael Flynn
Former Trump national security official and right-wing activist Michael Flynn sued the Justice Department for $50 million, alleging wrongful prosecution during the first Trump administration.
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USPS to add temporary fuel surcharge for some postage prices
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
$100,000 in Social Security benefits? New proposal would cap them.
With Social Security's trust fund sliding toward insolvency, one group wants to cap benefits for the wealthiest U.S. couples.
Trump waives summer gasoline regulations to ease fuel prices
Summer gasoline regulations will be waived for 20 days, and possibly longer to try to ease gas prices.
Meta and YouTube found liable on all charges in social media trial
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
Record share of Americans carry credit card debt, can't pay off bills
About 111 million Americans are carrying credit card balances, a 17% increase in five years, new research shows.
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Trump official refers New York AG Letitia James for prosecution again
A Trump administration official has made new criminal referrals against New York Attorney General Letitia James to federal prosecutors in Miami and Chicago for two cases of possible homeowner's insurance fraud, sources told CBS News.
Twin Cities residents missed work, school during Operation Metro Surge, survey finds
A survey of Minneapolis and St. Paul residents found the deployment of thousands of federal agents to their cities caused significant upheaval to their lives.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 4 in the Caribbean Sea, military says
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Appeals court lets Trump administration hold many immigration detainees without bond
A panel of appeals court judges handed the Trump administration a major legal victory in its quest to detain large swaths of immigrants living in the country illegally without bond.
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White House turns down Elon Musk's offer to pay TSA workers during DHS shutdown
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
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FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
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Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
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As Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, it's borrowing from Ukraine's playbook
Trump says Iran's navy is "gone," so how does it still have a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz? Part of the answer may lie off Ukraine's Black Sea coast.
El Paso and LA among most polluted U.S. cities in 2025, report says
El Paso, Texas, and Los Angeles, California, had some of the worst air pollution in the U.S. last year, according to a new report.
Iranians who hoped war would bring change now say they feel "doomed"
Some Iranians who'd hoped for regime change say the realities of the U.S. and Israel's war have been a "rude awakening," and they just want it to stop.
2 NATO allies report drone impacts as Ukraine and Russia traded attacks
NATO members Estonia and Latvia say stray drones hit their territory amid one of Moscow's biggest assaults on Ukraine.
Skeleton of famed musketeer possibly found in Dutch church
D'Artagnan was killed during the siege of Maastricht in 1673. His final resting place has remained a mystery ever since.
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"NCIS" star on show's 500th episode
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Rocky Carroll on major "NCIS" twist
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How deepfake-spotting technology works
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
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Iran has rejected a list of points sent by the Trump administration intended to restart peace talks. Iran later offered a public five-point counterproposal, including a condition to recognize Iran's authority over the Strait of Hormuz formally. CBS News' Holly Williams and Olivia Rinaldi report.
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A Los Angeles jury has found Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that alleged the platforms knowingly made their services addictive and harmful to minors. CBS News contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the verdict.
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