Russian and Iranian groups face sanctions over election disinformation
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on two groups linked to Russian and Iranian disinformation campaigns targeting this year's election.
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A look ahead: Seismic changes brought to the Middle East
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, and its attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, have humiliated the anti-Israel government in Iran, while the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and the return of Trump are stirring uncertainty in the region.
Looking ahead in Ukraine, Middle East in 2025
President-elect Donald Trump has called for a swift end to the war in Ukraine, which has only intensified in recent weeks. He's also called for the safe return of all remaining hostages in Gaza, which might only happen if Israel and Hamas can reach a ceasefire deal. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd looks ahead to 2025.
Italian government says journalist detained in Iran
Italy's Foreign Ministry says it's trying to "clarify the legal situation of Cecilia Sala" more than a week after she was detained while reporting in Iran.
Natick man charged in connection with deadly Iran drone strike
A man from Natick has been arrested on charges he exported sensitive technology to Iran that was used in a fatal drone strike.
Trump reportedly weighs actions against Iran
The Wall Street Journal reported that President-elect Donald Trump and his allies are reportedly considering military action against Iran after he takes office. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd explains further and has more on the New Jersey drone sightings.
Syrians celebrate after Assad's fall
Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Iraq on Friday to discuss the future of neighboring Syria. Meanwhile, thousands of Syrians came together in Damascus' main mosque for the first day of Friday prayers since the fall of former dictator Bashar Al-Assad. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Family of Travis Timmerman speaks out
The family of Travis Timmerman says they're overjoyed after the American was found in Syria in the wake of Bashar al-Assad's fall. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee spoke with Timmerman's cousin about the ordeal.
U.S. concerns about ISIS comeback in Syria
Syria is at a crossroads in the wake of Bashar al-Assad's fall, with fears persisting that ISIS could use the collapse of the regime, and a potential power vacuum, to stage a comeback. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Are drones flying over New Jersey safe?
Officials have debunked some theories about the mysterious drones hovering over New Jersey, but it is not yet clear what they are doing in the sky. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more on what's known about the aircraft.
Pentagon addresses drones over New Jersey
Deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh said Wednesday that there's no evidence the drones spotted over New Jersey are coming from a foreign entity and flatly denied that there's an Iranian ship off the coast of the United States launching the drones.
Elections planned for Syria
Syria's new interim prime minister, Mohammad al-Bashir, is calling for Syrians who fled the country to return home after the toppling of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Bashir has been appointed by rebel groups to be the transitional head of government for the country before elections in March. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
What to know as Syrian rebels take charge after Assad's ouster
Syria's brutal civil war rekindled suddenly after 13 years, with rebels staging a shock offensive that forced long-time dictator Bashar al-Assad to flee to Russia.
Netanyahu takes stand in corruption trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified in his corruption trial Tuesday, denying any wrongdoing. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.
Latest news on Syrian civil war
Syria's civil war took a surprising turn as opposition rebels affiliated with the group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, took over Damascus, marking an end to President Bashar Assad's regime. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata breaks down what's known about the conflict in the Middle East.
Syrian rebels celebrate after toppling Assad
Syrian rebels are rejoicing after seizing control of the government over the weekend, toppling the dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad that had been responsible for brutal crimes against the Syrian people. Assad fled to Moscow, finding safe haven with his Russian supporters. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer is in Damascus, Syria's capital city, with the latest.
Turner: Assad fall in Syria is "blow" to Iran, Russia
Rep. Mike Turner, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that developments out of Syria that saw President Bashar Assad resign and flee the country after insurgents took control of Damascus are a blow to his allies, Iran and Russia. He said the U.S. government — which has some 900 troops in Syria — will continue to monitor the developments.
Syrian rebels close in on city of Homs
Thousands of people have been forced to leave parts of central Syria as rebel forces advance on the country's third-largest city of Homs. It would be a major win for the rebels, who have also captured the city of Aleppo. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
Blinken on Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is reacting to news of a ceasefire deal between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group to end fighting in Lebanon. The deal was apparently secured by the U.S. and France, according to a U.S. official. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has the latest as Blinken speaks from the G7 meeting in Italy.
Kash Patel targeted in possible Iran-backed cyberattack, sources say
The apparent hackers targeted Kash Patel's communications, but whether they succeeded and how much access they had to the data is still being investigated, the sources said.
Iran frees rapper Toomaj Salehi months after death sentence overturned
Iran has released dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi more than two years after his backing of women's rights protests over Mahsa Amini's death landed him in prison.
Why the Syrian civil war is reigniting now
Syria's army and its allies are reported to have confronted an attack by forces affiliated with the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces in the north of the country. This comes after rebel fighters over the weekend took control of most of Aleppo. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more on why the fighting in Syria is heating up again.
Renewed fighting threatens Hezbollah truce
Despite the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, the back-and-forth violence doesn't appear to be going away. Both sides say the other is violating the deal. Matthew Levitt, a Middle East policy expert with the Washington Institute, joins CBS News with analysis.
What is the ultimate goal of Syria's rebels?
The Syrian military and Russian forces launched joint airstrikes Monday targeting rebel groups that seized control of the nation's largest city, Aleppo. Syria's civil war has stood at a stalemate for years, but over the weekend, rebel fighters captured cities and towns across three of the nation's northwestern provinces. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Russia helps Syria launch deadly airstrikes amid shock rebel offensive
Syria's civil war has taken a dramatic turn, with dictator Bashar Assad once again leaning on Russian support after a shock offensive by Islamist rebels in Aleppo.
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