Commander rejected plans to rebase before deadly drone strike, sources say
Sources tell CBS News that despite warnings about the vulnerability of the outpost in Kuwait, a commander opted not to rebase farther from Iran.
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Sources tell CBS News that despite warnings about the vulnerability of the outpost in Kuwait, a commander opted not to rebase farther from Iran.
Jim and Stacey Khork lost their son, U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Cody Khork, after he and five other U.S. troops were killed by an Iranian drone strike at a base in Kuwait. Now, the Khorks are asking the Army to release an internal investigation into the attack. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
Army Reserve Capt. Cody Khork was one of six U.S. troops killed in an Iranian drone strike on an Army base in Kuwait. His parents are now speaking out about their fight to get the Army to release details on an internal investigation. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
Six Americans were killed in the March 1 strike on a tactical operations center in Kuwait.
A Gold Star family is calling on the Army to release its internal probe on the deadly strike on a U.S. base in Kuwait, saying their son died unnecessarily. Jonah Kaplan reports.
President Trump renewed threats against Iran, saying that the U.S. is prepared to strike Tehran at any time. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Aaron MacLean have the latest.
The U.S. and Iran traded a fresh series of airstrikes as Trump insists that Tehran's economy is collapsing. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Leigh Kiniry have more details.
A CBS News investigation found troops had flagged military leaders about the lack of defenses and insufficient medical supplies ahead of the attack in Kuwait at the beginning of the war with Iran.
President Trump said negotiations with Iran are set to begin Monday after announcing Saturday night that he canceled a pending attack on Iran.
Some Trump administration officials are concerned about the rapid use of interceptor and precision-guided weapons in the Middle East, sources told CBS News. CBS News' Kathryn Watson has more.
Six Americans were killed in the March 1 Iranian strike on a tactical operations center in Kuwait.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to reporters after meetings with allies in Kuwait, saying President Trump could still take action if Iran doesn't reach a deal with the U.S. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Kuwait on Wednesday to meet with Gulf allies as the U.S. moves to get closer to a deal with Iran. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
Survivors and their families are accusing the Pentagon of downplaying the injuries service members suffered during the deadly Iranian drone strike in Kuwait on March 1. In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Jonah Kaplan, a wounded soldier said he "absolutely" believes the Army and the Pentagon have tried to downplay the incident.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday ahead of meetings with U.S. Gulf allies about the memorandum of understanding with Iran. CBS News' Olivia Gazis reports and Ian Ralby, president of Auxilium Worldwide, discusses the Strait of Hormuz.
Kuwaiti aviation officials released new security video showing the moment an Iranian drone hit into its passenger terminal at the country's main airport. The attack killed one person and injured dozens. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Retired U.S. Army major and military analyst Mike Lyons joins CBS News Mornings with his take on President Trump's latest definition of a "ceasefire" in Iran after retaliatory strikes in Kuwait turned deadly. Mr. Trump said that in the Middle East, a "ceasefire is when you're shooting in a more moderate manner."
Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to renew their fragile ceasefire and create a number of "pilot" security zones inside Lebanon where Hezbollah would be banned.
Over the past 24 hours, the U.S. and Iran have executed some of the most intense fighting since the ceasefire went into effect, and unlike other cases where military targets were hit, a civilian area came under fire. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
The U.S. and Iran had one of the most intense back-and-forths since their ceasefire was announced nearly two months ago. Iran struck Kuwait International Airport overnight, killing one person and leaving dozens more wounded. The regime said these strikes were in retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets, while the U.S. said it acted in self-defense. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Iran launched deadly strikes on Kuwait on Wednesday, targeting U.S. bases as part of what it described as self-defense strikes. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest on President Trump's reaction.
President Trump said Wednesday that Iran has agreed not to have a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, Tehran fired at U.S. troops in Kuwait. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Weijia Jiang have more.
Iran launched a deadly attack on Kuwait's international airport, a major escalation following more U.S. "self-defense strikes." CBS News' Sam Vinograd reacts.
Sources tell CBS News that the pilot of a U.S. fighter jet downed over Iran in April was also flying one of the jets shot down at the start of the war by Kuwaiti friendly fire. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
The U.S. and Iran are at odds on a deal to end the war, and aggression is slowly rising in the Middle East. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more insight.