Oil prices surge amid war in Iran
Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss how the war against Iran is impacting the price of oil and gas. She also breaks down the February jobs report.
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Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss how the war against Iran is impacting the price of oil and gas. She also breaks down the February jobs report.
President Trump ramped up pressure on Iran Friday, demanding "unconditional surrender," while the White House made it clear that Mr. Trump wants to be a part of the decision on Iran's next leader.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologized to the country's regional neighbors for retaliatory airstrikes against the U.S. and Israel's barrage of attacks. President Trump reacted to the apology on Saturday, calling Iran "the loser of the Middle East."
A Pakistani business owner accused of trying to hire hit men to kill a U.S. politician has been convicted in a trial that showcased allegations of Iran-backed plotting on American soil.
While the world agrees that the U.S. is engaged in a large-scale military operation against Iran, whether it is called "war" depends on who you ask. For President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the answer is clear. But on Capitol Hill, House Speaker Mike Johnson gives a different answer. Douglas Brinkley, presidential historian and history professor at Rice University, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Iran has launched more than 1,600 drone strikes on U.S. allies in the Middle East since the war began last week, according to the Institute for National Security Studies in Israel. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more.
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is taking a toll on the economy. On Friday, U.S. crude oil prices went up to more than $85 per barrel. Plus, the job report for February came back worse than expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Iran is ramping up retaliatory attacks on its Arab neighbors as multiple sources confirm to CBS News that Russia is providing intelligence to the regime about U.S. positions in the Middle East. CBS News' Matt Gutman, Nancy Cordes and Holly Williams have more.
Sources tell CBS News that Russia is providing Iran with intelligence about the U.S. military. Former Republican Rep. Peter Meijer of Michigan joins "The Takeout" to assess the state of the war.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. will confront "anything that shouldn't be happening" in response to reports that Russia is providing intelligence to Iran on U.S. movements in the region. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins to unpack Hegseth's remarks. Watch more of the defense secretary's interview Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Throughout his second term, President Trump has deployed his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and special envoy Steve Witkoff to negotiate several international issues, including a potential nuclear deal with Iran, before the start of the war. Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins to discuss.
President Trump met with the CEOs of defense manufacturing companies at the White House on Friday, as the war in Iran entered its seventh day. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
CBS News has confirmed that Russia is providing intelligence to Iran about U.S. positions in the Middle East. This information could help Tehran strike the U.S. military. Free Press columnist Sir Niall Ferguson joins CBS News to discuss. Paramount Skydance owns The Free Press and CBS News.
President Trump hosted executives from defense companies at the White House on Friday as the war with Iran stretched into a seventh day. CBS News White House reporter has the details. Then, J.D. Simkins, editor-in-chief of Military Times and Defense News, joins with analysis.
Iran's Kurdish minority has long pushed for the downfall of the Islamic Republic, but to make a move now, it will need help.
Questions about Iran's future leadership continue to linger on Day 7 of the war waged by Israel and the U.S. This comes as European allies appear reluctant about aiding efforts against Iran in the Middle East. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports, and POLITICO's Tim Ross joins with more insight.
President Trump said he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader and called the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "unacceptable."
The Dow Jones closed on Thursday down nearly 800 points as surging oil prices stoke investor fears about the economic impact of the war with Iran. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more on what was driving the market.
President Trump reiterated on Thursday that the U.S. has made progress with its four goals for the ongoing war with Iran. "The Daily Report" breaks down the goals and the status of the conflict.
Popular prediction markets are facing new ethical questions over possible insider trading due to wagers concerning the war in Iran. Democratic Rep. Mike Levin joins "The Takeout" to explain how lawmakers are planning to curb the wagers.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed reporters on the war with Iran at the U.S. Southern Command headquarters in Tampa, Florida, on Thursday. Former Trump national security adviser H. R. McMaster joins with analysis.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an update on operations in Iran at the CENTCOM headquarters in Florida on Thursday. Former national security adviser H. R. McMaster joined after the news conference with analysis.
J.D. Simkins, editor-in-chief of the Military Times and Defense News and Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq war, joins CBS News to discuss the war in Iran.
As missiles are flying in the Middle East, one million Americans are currently in the region, and many want out. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul spoke with a woman who said she feels the government's messaging is creating "significantly more stress for people."
The war with Iran has pushed the cost of oil to $80 a barrel. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News to unpack the possible repercussions.