Iran says it successfully launched satellite into orbit
Iran's reported satellite launch comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
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Iran further increases stockpile of uranium near weapons-grade, U.N. says
A U.N. nuclear watchdog said Iran increased its stockpile again of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, defying international demands.
Gaza cease-fire talks to continue Friday
A new round of Gaza cease-fire and hostage release talks began Thursday, with officials from Israel, Egypt, the U.S. and Qatar participating. Hamas leaders declined to attend the negotiations, which will continue into Friday. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv.
Iran refuses to back down on Israel threat
Iran is rejecting urgent pleas from European leaders not to attack Israel in response to the killing of a Hamas official in Tehran in July. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports. Then, retired Lt. Gen. Mark Schwartz, former U.S. security coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority, joins with analysis.
Mideast tensions prompt U.S. military buildup
The U.S. is increasing its military presence in the Middle East as Israel braces for possible retaliatory attacks from Iran over the recent killings of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. The Biden administration continues to call for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Jon Alterman, senior vice president and director of the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to discuss.
U.S. boosts military presence in Middle East
The U.S. military has positioned additional resources in the Middle East ahead of an expected attack on Israel from Iran or Hezbollah militants in Lebanon. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more from Tel Aviv. Then, Chuck Freilich, former Israeli deputy national security adviser, joins to discuss.
Israel to join peace talks amid attack fears
Israel is bracing for potential retaliatory attacks from Iran and Hezbollah. At the same time, Israel is expected to participate in negotiations for a cease-fire and hostage deal later this week. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has the latest from Tel Aviv.
U.S., Egypt and Qatar urge cease-fire talks
The U.S., Egypt and Qatar released a joint statement Thursday urging Israel and Hamas to resume cease-fire talks by Aug. 15. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is warning Iran that it could face serious consequences if it launches a major attack on Israel. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more from Tel Aviv.
Israel security cabinet preps for retaliation
Israel is bracing for an anticipated retaliatory attack after the assassination of two top Hezbollah and Hamas leaders. The nation's security cabinet met Thursday evening to discuss its preparations. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has more.
Israel braces for Iranian retaliation
Iran is expected to retaliate against Israel following the assassination of a senior Hamas leader in Tehran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was facing increased criticism as protests broke out in Tel Aviv, with some saying that Netanyahu was deliberately trying to escalate the fighting in the Middle East. Debora Patta reports.
Retaliation fears after Hamas chief's death
There are growing concerns about how Iran will retaliate against Israel after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday. CBS News' Courtney Kealy joins with analysis.
Funerals held for Hamas, Hezbollah leaders
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the phone Thursday to discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East. Their talks came after funerals in Iran and Lebanon for top leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has the latest.
How Mideast killings could affect stability
Iranian and Hamas officials say the militant group's political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran after attending the presidential inauguration. Both are blaming Israel for the strike. Seth Jones, director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies' International Security Program, joins CBS News to discuss how the attack is intensifying concerns of a wider conflict in the Middle East.
Ismail Haniyeh assassination: What we know
The top political leader of Hamas was assassinated in Tehran early Wednesday. The militant group and Iran blame Israel for Ismail Haniyeh's death. Israel has neither confirmed nor denied its role. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from East Jerusalem.
Hamas leader assassinated, Middle East on edge
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in an airstrike in the Iranian capital of Tehran, with Hamas blaming Israel, claiming a missile hit the house he was staying in. His death came just hours after Israel announced it had killed Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in a strike on Beirut. Debora Patta reports from Jerusalem.
How U.S. is responding to Middle East unrest
Iran's supreme leader is vowing revenge against Israel after a deadly air strike in Tehran killed a Hamas political leader, fueling concerns over an all-out regional war. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Beirut. Then, CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman joins to discuss what the U.S. is saying about the unrest.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in Iran's capital city, Tehran, where he attended the swearing-in of Iran's new president Tuesday. Hamas announced the news early Wednesday, blaming an Israeli airstrike for the death and vowing to make Israel regret the assassination. Haniyeh's death came hours after Israel confirmed it killed a top Hezbollah commander in a suburb of Beirut, Lebanon. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab and Ian Lee have more.
Low turnout expected in Iran's election
Iran on Friday is holding its presidential election to replace President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash in May. But many Iranians say they will stay home instead of heading to the polls. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer is in Tehran to help explain why.
How Iran could carry out an attack on Israel
U.S. officials say Iran is on the brink of launching an attack on Israel. Iran had promised to retaliate for a strike nearly two weeks ago that killed multiple Iranian military officers in Syria. CBS News' Weijia Jiang, Debora Patta and Margaret Brennan have the latest.
Iran holds first parliamentary election since mass protests, crackdown
Iran has held its first parliamentary election since mass 2022 protests over mandatory hijab laws after the death of Mahsa Amini, apparently drawing a low turnout amid calls for a boycott.
The aftermath of the Iranian hostage crisis
In 1979, Iranians took over the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and held 52 Americans hostage for 444 days. On this day in 1981, the standoff ended with the hostages released, but that wasn't the end of the story - or the suffering - for the victims and their families. Barry Petersen has more.
Iran locks down hospital, and its story, after girl injured on train
Iranian officials and state media say Armita Geravand, 16, fell and bumped her head, but questions abound a year after Mahsa Amini's death.
Iran claims it will have unrestricted access to funds in U.S. prisoner swap
Iran claims that no restrictions will be imposed on frozen assets released to Tehran, an assertion at odds with statements by U.S. officials.
Iran's morality police to resume detaining women not wearing hijab
Iranian police announced a new campaign Sunday in which morality police would resume notifying and then detaining women not wearing the Islamic headscarf in public.
Iran frees 3 European prisoners after rumors of American's release
A lawyer for Siamak Namazi denied "rumors" the American was set to come home shortly before officials announced the release of 2 Austrians and a Dane.
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