U.S. strikes 7 Iranian vessels, Trump says
President Trump's Project Freedom initiative launched on Monday with the U.S. guiding stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Holly Williams reports.
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Latest on Strait of Hormuz amid new Trump plan
President Trump announced on Sunday the beginning of Project Freedom, an operation under which the U.S. military will "guide" ships stranded for weeks in the Persian Gulf out via the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
U.S. sinks 6 Iranian boats, CENTCOM says
The U.S. destroyed six small Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Central Command said Monday. CBS News contributor Aaron MacLean, retired U.S. Navy Adm. Robert Murrett and CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro join with more.
Latest on Strait of Hormuz movement
Two U.S. merchant vessels successfully transited through the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM said, after President Trump announced a plan called "Project Freedom," where the U.S. will guide ships through the chokepoint. CBS News contributor Aaron MacLean and Senior White House correspondent Nancy Cordes have more.
Latest news on Iran war, Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. says it guided two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump seeks potential off-ramps for the conflict. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Holly Williams report.
Trump administration struggles on gas prices
The White House has not said definitively when gas prices are expected to drop. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
U.S. military on Strait of Hormuz access
The U.S. says it began guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz under the Project Freedom initiative announced by President Trump. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Aaron Navarro have more.
U.S. to "guide" ships through Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said on Sunday the U.S. "will guide" trapped ships from countries not involved in the war with Iran through the Strait of Hormuz while maintaining the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports. It comes as the key waterway continues to impact gas prices in the U.S. with costs up 35 cents in just the past week.
Iran hangs 3 people over involvement in anti-government protests
Arrests and executions in Iran have been on the rise since the start of the regional war triggered by a U.S.-Israeli attack on Feb. 28.
U.S. beginning effort to guide stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz
President Trump announced the U.S. would "guide" ships not involved in the war with Iran out of the Strait of Hormuz. A U.S.-led task force says it has started the operation.
Iran war's financial pinch getting tighter
Prolonged uncertainty about the war in Iran coupled with rising energy and grocery prices are pummeling pocketbooks and President Trump's polling numbers. Olivia Gazis reports.
Crow: U.S. "not good at having off ramps"
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado, who is on the House Armed Services Committee, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the Iran war is the latest example of how the U.S. is "not good at having off ramps and accomplishing large strategic decisions in the Middle East."
Hassett on energy shocks affecting airlines
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that although Spirit Airlines said rising fuel prices had contributed to its demise, "energy shocks don't have a big effect" on other airlines' business. But he acknowledged that "certainly, that will affect the profits for the airlines for a quarter or so."
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as gas prices skyrocket and Spirit Airlines shuts down, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and Minneapolis Fed president and CEO Neel Kashkari join. Plus, Sen. Raphael Warnock.
Iran war in stalemate, Hormuz shut down
President Trump compared the U.S. Navy to pirates, as it enforces the blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. also warned shipping companies that they could face penalties for paying tolls to Iran to safely pass through the critical waterway. Ramy Inocencio has more.
Rising gas prices highlight political concern
Saturday marked 61 days since the start of the war with Iran, and gas prices continue to soar. Olivia Gazis reports on how rising prices are causing new political issues for President Trump.
Trump rejects Iran's latest peace proposal
President Trump rejected Iran's latest proposal for a peace deal on Friday, saying he was "not satisfied." Meanwhile, gas prices have hit a four-year high, according to AAA.
Trump tells Congress "hostilities" with Iran have "terminated"
President Trump on Friday told Congress that hostilities with Iran have "terminated," addressing a critical 60-day deadline.
Trump says Iran hostilities are over
Over 50,000 U.S. military personnel remain deployed across the Middle East and a naval blockade is crippling the Iranian economy. But in a letter Friday, President Trump told lawmakers that "the hostilities that began" in late February "have terminated." Ed O'Keefe has more.
Iran sends offer to U.S., Trump responds
Iran has sent the U.S. its revised proposal to end the war. The latest offer came as a top Iranian commander said any U.S. attack would draw a "painful retaliation." President Trump addressed the negotiations earlier on Friday. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
Trump administration to cut 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Trump: Hostilities with Iran have terminated
President Trump told Congress in a letter on Friday that "hostilities" with Iran have "terminated." Friday marks the 60-day deadline for the president to carry out military actions without congressional approval. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins to discuss.
As Iran war hits key 60-day deadline, Congress and Trump face choices
The War Powers Resolution sets deadlines for the president to end hostilities without congressional approval.
Expert on Trump's options for Iran war
President Trump is commenting on the Iran war as the conflict reaches the 60-day mark and as the U.S. receives the latest proposal from Tehran. CBS News analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
Trump says he's "not satisfied" on Iran talks
President Trump took questions before departing the White House for an event in Florida. The remarks come after Iran submitted, through Pakistani mediators, a proposal for a second round of peace talks. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
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