Iran's top negotiator says country ready for war as peace talks inch along
A long-term U.S.-Iran peace deal may depend on a separate agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Analysts say that presents a problem.
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Ship traffic drops in Strait of Hormuz
According to maritime tracking website Kpler, 29 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday and 12 on Sunday, a sharp drop from the 74 ships on Wednesday. On Thursday, Iranian drones hit a ship in the strait, setting off retaliatory strikes from the United States. Over the weekend, Iran attacked a second ship and launched missile and drone strikes at American bases in the region. Aaron MacLean, CBS News national security analyst and host of the "School of War podcast," has the latest.
Trump says U.S., Iran will hold talks Tuesday
President Trump said Monday that U.S. and Iranian officials will meet in Doha on Tuesday for more peace talks, but the Iranians are denying that. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more and Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.
Trump says U.S.-Iran talks still on
President Trump said Monday on social media that the U.S. and Iran will meet in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday despite trading strikes over the weekend. Iran has not confirmed the apparent talks. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Aaron MacLean have more.
U.S. official says talks will resume after Iran threatens to walk away
Iran launched drone and missile attacks targeting Kuwait and Bahrain on Sunday after the U.S. and Iran traded attacks earlier over the weekend.
Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide
The step, which still needs approval in Parliament, reflects deteriorating ties between Israel and Turkey.
New volley of strikes between U.S. and Iran
U.S. forces have struck additional targets near the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said. Earlier on Saturday, Iran struck another ship in the strait and took aim at a U.S. ally. Aaron Navarro reports from the White House.
Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal
The leader of Hezbollah rejected the U.S.-Israel-brokered ceasefire. The deal would require Hezbollah to disarm, which Holly Williams reports would be difficult.
Lebanon divided over Israel-Hezbollah clashes
"CBS Saturday Morning" goes inside Lebanon to learn about the deep divisions surrounding the clashes between Israel and Hezbollah.
U.S. strikes Iran in response to ship attack
The U.S. struck back at Iran Friday after an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM said U.S. aircraft hit Iran's missile and drone storage locations. Nikole Killion reports.
Trump admin. speaks on Iran strikes
The U.S. launched a new round of air strikes one day after an Iranian attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command said the strikes targeted missile and drone storage locations as well as coastal radar sites. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
U.S. strikes Iran: CENTCOM
The U.S. fired retaliatory strikes against Iran on Friday. CENTCOM said the strikes targeted missile and drone storage locations as well as coastal radar sites. The launch is in direct response to an Iranian attack on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. CBS News' Kathryn Watson reports.
U.S. strikes Iran after cargo ship attack
U.S. forces conducted retaliatory strikes against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz region in response to Iran's attack on a cargo ship. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports and Aaron MacLean has more.
Iran strikes vessel in Strait of Hormuz amid debate over "transit fees"
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a cargo ship near Oman on Thursday, further complicating the Iran-U.S. negotiations.
Israel denies claim of pullback from Lebanon
Israel is denying a Reuters report that Israel had pulled some of its troops back from southern Lebanon. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
Trump says Iran agreed to nuclear inspections, but Tehran denies claim
Iran insists there are no plans for inspections of its bombed nuclear sites, but Trump says Tehran "fully and completely" agreed to let inspectors return.
U.S., Iran make contradict each other on talks
Tuesday was another day of conflicting claims from the White House and Iran over what, if any, progress has been made toward permanently ending their conflict. New York Times diplomatic correspondent Edward Wong joins with analysis.
U.S., Iran contradict each other publicly
After another day of boasts and denials and conflicting claims from the White House and Iran, Weijia Jiang reports on what we know.
Conflicting U.S., Iran statements on talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in the Middle East on Tuesday, aiming to sell the memorandum of understanding signed by the U.S. and Iran. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
U.S., Iran offer conflicting accounts of deal
President Trump stumped in Pennsylvania on Tuesday as disagreements over the initial deal with Iran appeared to multiply, adding to confusion over what's been agreed to and what's left to resolve. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Samantha Vinograd have the latest.
Rubio on allies and Iran peace talks
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.
Trump touts Iran deal; Senate adopts resolution
President Trump traveled to a Mack Trucks facility in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, touting his economic agenda and the Iran agreement. The event came as the Senate adopted the House-passed Iran war powers resolution. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.
Iran to let nuclear inspections resume as talks continue, Vance says
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
Expert: U.S. deal gives Iran "material benefits"
Much remains for the U.S. and Iran to negotiate before reaching a final deal, but debate over which side benefits most from the talks is underway. Mona Yacoubian, director of the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins with analysis.
New poll shows Americans' thoughts on Iran war
A CBS News poll finds Americans want the war with Iran to end, and a majority say it caused more problems than it solved. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has the numbers.
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