Has the U.S. lost the war with Iran?
Operation Epic Fury is a story of extraordinary tactical and operational success that hasn't yet translated into strategic or political victory. Why not? CBS News contributor Aaron MacLean explains.
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz agreement with Oman puts ball back in U.S. court
As U.S. economic pressure bites, Iran touts a plan with Oman to get ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz and suggests the next move is Trump's.
Could Trump's economic war on Iran work?
President Trump has declared economic war on Iran, leveraging secondary sanctions to cut off illicit cash to the Iranian military. But can the strategy prove successful? Richard Goldberg, a former Trump National Security Council official, joins with his perspective.
Trump: Iran war to last "as long as necessary"
As the Iran war nears the six-month mark, President Trump on Wednesday said the conflict will go on "for as long as necessary." CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Samantha Vinograd have the latest.
8/26: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump says Iran war to "continue for as long as necessary"; Sen. Darline Graham prevails in South Carolina Republican Senate primary runoff.
Iran, Oman near temporary Hormuz deal
Iran and Oman say they are edging closer to a temporary deal to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean weighs in.
Iran says it's ready for new U.S. sanctions, has 2-year plan
Iran's economy minister said the country has been preparing for a long time for the sanctions U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
Will the U.S. sanctions against Iran work if they don't include China?
Analysts say without meaningful sanctions against China, Iran will likely survive this latest round of financial punishment.
Bessent offers scant details on Iran sanctions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced the U.S. is launching an "economic onslaught" against Iran and its partners, but did not give details on who might be sanctioned. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Aaron MacLean have the latest.
Bessent announces "economic D-Day" sanction plan
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced an "economic onslaught" against Iran in the latest U.S. effort to put pressure on the Iranian regime. CBS News' Aaron Navarro, Javier David and Courtney Kealy have more.
USS Lincoln sailor's dad arrested by ICE
U.S. Navy sailor Joshua Aviles, who is aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, says he learned his father was arrested by federal immigration officials. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Iran's president defends U.S. memorandum of understanding as best path forward
The new head of Iran's supreme national security council issued the warning to countries who join the U.S.'s economic war on Tehran.
U.S. promises economic warfare against Iran
The streets of Washington, D.C., turned into a speedway on Sunday as IndyCars raced around the National Mall. Meanwhile, the Trump administration said new economic pressure for allies and enemies alike is its top focus. Olivia Rinaldi has more details.
Iran reacts to U.S. tariff threat
Next week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to announce what he calls the "toughest sanctions in history" on Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said of the threat, "We have seen this movie before. Same bull, different bullies." CBS News' Courtney Kealy reports.
Latest on USS Lincoln's trip home to San Diego
The USS Abraham Lincoln has left the Middle East and is cruising back to its home port of San Diego after a record-long deployment. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.
USS Lincoln leaves Middle East after months
The USS Washington arrived in the Middle East from Asia on Thursday and relieved the USS Lincoln after a nine-month deployment. The move comes as the Trump administration says it will unveil the "toughest sanctions" on Iran. CBS News' Margaret Brennan and Elliot Ackerman have more.
8/21: The Takeout with Major Garrett
USS Lincoln leaves Middle East after 9-month deployment; Supreme Court temporarily allows White House to continue ballroom construction.
Vance says war in "new phase" of economic pressure as Iran dismisses Trump threat
Iran has shrugged off President Trump's threat to hit the Islamic Republic with an "economic D-Day" as a "doubling down on failed policies."
USS Abraham Lincoln leaving Middle East after 9-month deployment
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
U.S. pressures world to cut Iranian business ties
President Trump is threatening to put more economic pressure on Iran. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Then, Matthew Kroenig, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, joins with analysis.
Trump announces "crushing economic operation" on Iran with talks in limbo
President Trump said Wednesday the U.S. might return to negotiations with Iran eventually, but he said currently "the situation is so good."
Trump on resuming peace talks with Iran
Iran issued a new warning on Wednesday to Gulf countries that may assist the U.S. military. This came after Iran's foreign minister said Tehran will not accept a ceasefire with the U.S., only a deal to fully end the war. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports on the diplomatic stalemate.
Israel orders criminal probe into killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza
Israel says military police will investigate the killing of Hind Rajab, a young girl in Gaza whose death at the hands of its forces drew an international outcry.
Israel opens criminal probe into Hind Rajab killing
The Israeli military has ordered a criminal investigation into its forces' killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl whose 2024 death sparked international outrage. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.
Mixed messages from White House on Iran
President Trump took to social media on Tuesday to say there are no ongoing or planned talks with Iran aimed toward ending the war. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports on the latest developments and Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.
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