An insider's look at Iran's presidential election
CBS News' Seyed Bathaei explains Iranian voters' options and motivations as 2 presidential candidates head for a decisive run-off election round.
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Iran's presidential election goes to runoff after low voter turnout
Masoud Pezeshkian and Saeed Jalili are headed to a runoff presidential election on Friday to replace the late hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash in May.
Iranian presidential election goes to runoff
With turnout low, Iran's presidential election to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi is headed to a runoff between reformist Masoud Pezeshkian and hardliner Saeed Jalili. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tehran.
Iran to hold run-off presidential election
Iran is set to hold a run-off election after record low voter turnout in the country's presidential election.
Kenya protests, failed Bolivia coup fallout
This week, Kenya's president reversed a controversial plan to raise taxes after deadly protests broke out in opposition. And in Bolivia, authorities are making arrests after a failed military coup. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with a weekly wrap-up.
Iran votes in snap presidential election
Iranians went to the polls Friday for a snap presidential election after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi from a helicopter crash last month. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Iran.
Iranians vote in a presidential election marked by widespread apathy
Iranians are voting to elect a new president after their last was killed in a plane crash, but many said they wouldn't bother taking part.
Low turnout expected in Iran's election
Iran on Friday is holding its presidential election to replace President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash in May. But many Iranians say they will stay home instead of heading to the polls. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer is in Tehran to help explain why.
Hezbollah fires barrage of rockets at Israel
Israel is fending off rocket attacks from Iranian-backed Hezbollah along its northern border. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more from Tel Aviv.
Netanyahu walks back rejection of deal
On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised interview that he would accept a partial deal to temporarily end the fighting with Hamas, in an apparent dismissal of President Biden's proposal for a permanent cease-fire. But one day later Netanyahu claimed there was no discrepancy, saying "We will not end the war until we return all of our hostages … our position has not changed." CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Netanyahu comments on Gaza war plans
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the future of the war in Gaza during an interview with the right-wing Israeli television channel "Now 14." Netanyahu said intense fighting in Rafah could wind down soon, and that some troops may be moved north to the border with Lebanon. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports.
U.S. Navy response to Houthi Red Sea crisis
For months, the U.S. Navy has operated out of the Red Sea at a pace not seen in decades, as the military responds to Houthi targeting of commercial ships. Norah ’O'Donnell reports.
U.S. Navy destroyers target Houthi Red Sea missiles and drones
For months, the U.S. Navy has operated out of the Red Sea at a pace not seen in decades, as the military responds to Houthi targeting of commercial ships. Norah 'O'Donnell reports.
Iran overturns the death sentence of rapper charged in relation to protests
The lawyer for one of Iran's popular hip-hop artists and a critic of the regime Toomaj Salehi says the country's Supreme Court has overturned his death sentence.
Israeli military suggests Netanyahu misleading people about Hamas war
Benjamin Netanyahu appears increasingly at odds with the White House and his own military over his managing of Israel's security.
White House rift with Netanyahu growing
The White House is taking issue with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claims in a Tuesday video that the U.S. is keeping weapons and ammunition from the Israelis, with White House national security communications adviser John Kirby calling the video perplexing and disappointing. Doubt is also growing from both U.S. and Israeli officials over Netanyahu's goal of destroying Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
U.S., Israel at odds over meetings
Reports are emerging of potential frustrations between the U.S. and Israel over the scheduling of meetings. This comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this week claimed the U.S. was withholding military aid. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
White House disputes Netanyahu on weapons
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the U.S. of withholding weapons from his military. The Biden administration says it doesn't know what the prime minister is talking about. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports from Tel Aviv.
Second ship attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have attacked ships in the Red Sea since November, claiming the strikes are retaliation against Israel and its allies.
Gantz quits Netanyahu's war cabinet
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disbanded his war cabinet Monday after Benny Gantz, Netanyahu's leading moderate opponent, resigned from his post. This comes as Netanyahu faces political pressure from moderates and the far-right as the Israel-Hamas war continues. Jon Donnison with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.
Iran and Sweden exchange prisoners in Oman-mediated swap
A former Iranian official was released in Sweden in exchange for a European Union diplomat and a second Swede.
Concerns grow as Israel, Hezbollah trade fire
Tensions between Israel's military and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group are rising on the Israel-Lebanon border, concerning U.S. officials. Meanwhile, in Gaza, the U.S. military pier set up to ease the distribution of humanitarian aid is being dismantled due to bad weather conditions. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the latest.
Blinken blames Hamas on cease-fire delay
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is putting pressure on Hamas during his latest trip to the Middle East by blasting their delayed response to a potential cease-fire deal with Israel. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Hezbollah, Israel exchange rocket attacks
Hezbollah and Israel have spent the last couple days exchanging rocket fire at Israel's northern border with Lebanon, again stoking fears the war in Gaza could expand into a wider regional conflict. Meanwhile, Hamas has submitted amendments to a U.S.-backed cease-fire deal. BBC News correspondent Jon Donnison joined CBS News with more.
Iran presidential election candidates
Iran's Guardian Council has approved six candidates for a presidential election to replace President Ebrahim Raisi after he died in a recent helicopter crash. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports on the contenders and what a new president could mean for relations with the West.
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