EU rejects Trump's calls for deployments to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Despite Trump's repeated calls, the EU foreign policy chief says "nobody is ready to put their people in harm's way in the Strait of Hormuz."

• Mar 17

Diesel tops $5 a gallon for the first time since December 2022

Rising diesel prices could push up costs across the U.S. economy, as many goods move by diesel-powered trucks.

• Mar 17

Iran war keeps Strait of Hormuz paralyzed and gas prices on the rise

The Iran war could escalate further as President Trump threatens to hit key oil infrastructure if Tehran doesn't drop its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.

• Mar 17

Trump urges other nations to help open Strait of Hormuz

In remarks ahead of a meeting with the Kennedy Center board of trustees, Mr. Trump provided an update on the ongoing conflict with Iran.

• Mar 16

How would escorting oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz work?

With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.

• Mar 16

5th member of Iran women's soccer team changes mind on asylum in Australia

A fifth of seven members of the Iran women's soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia has changed her mind, a sport official says.

• Mar 16

Iran's foreign minister rejects talk of dialogue with U.S. as strikes continue

The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.

• Mar 16

Iranian foreign minister says "we don't see any reason" to talk with U.S.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that "we don't see any reason why we should talk with Americans" as President Trump has claimed Iran is seeking a deal to end the war between the U.S. and Iran.

• Mar 15

U.S. identifies 6 service members killed in refueling aircraft crash in Iraq

Six U.S. service members who were killed in a military refueling aircraft crash over Iraq last week have been identified as members of the Ohio Air National Guard and Florida-based crew members.

• Mar 15

U.S. intel shows Iran's late leader was wary of son in power, sources say

U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.

• Mar 15

With Iran choking off the Strait of Hormuz, what can the U.S. do?

As the United States continues to intensify its war against Iran, the transit of oil through the Strait of Hormuz is still choked off – and the ramifications are being felt around the world. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with Retired General Frank McKenzie about the hazards facing American ships; and how long it might take the U.S. Navy to open the Strait, a vital shipping channel through which one-fifth of the world's oil flows.

• Mar 15

What we know about U.S. service members killed in Iran war

Since the start of the Iran war, 13 American service members have been killed.

• Mar 14

All 6 crew members killed in crash of U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft in Iraq

The U.S. military has confirmed that all six crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.

• Mar 14

Hamas calls on Iran to stop "targeting neighboring countries"

Hamas called on Iran to refrain from targeting neighboring countries, while affirming Tehran's right to defend itself.

• Mar 14

3 more members of Iran women's soccer team decline to accept asylum in Australia

Another three members of the Iran women's soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to their homeland, an Australian government minister said.

• Mar 14

New release of oil reserves will put U.S. supplies at 40-year low

The latest release of oil follows historic withdrawals from the Biden administration to combat gas prices from the Ukraine war.

• Mar 13

High oil prices are boosting airfares. These tips could save you money.

Planning a trip? Travel experts recommend booking your flight soon as the Iran war drives up airline and ticket costs.

• Mar 13

Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says

Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.

• Mar 13

Hegseth says "no clear evidence" Iran is placing new mines in Strait of Hormuz

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed on Operation Epic Fury in Iran Friday.

• Mar 13

Tourists, expats detained in UAE over content showing Iran war impacts

The head of an advocacy group said 21 people were facing charges under the UAE's cybercrime laws as of Thursday, including a 60-year-old British tourist.

• Mar 13

Iran says major U.S. tech firms now among its targets in the Middle East

Suspected Iranian cyber and drone attacks are already impacting U.S. tech companies, and Iran says a list of American firms are now on its target list.

• Mar 13

U.S. military plane crashes in Iraq, officials say

An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.

• Mar 13

Trump administration allows purchase of Russian oil already at sea

The U.S. is temporarily allowing the purchase of Russian oil that's already at sea, in the Trump administration's latest move to loosen sanctions on Russia's oil industry as the world grapples with high oil prices.

• Mar 13

Iran war disrupts global oil trade as Trump administration prepares to escort ships

Iran's relentless attacks on Gulf states and infrastructure appear to be overshadowing interventions by the U.S. and its allies aimed at easing energy prices.

• Mar 13

U.S. fired at Iranian vessel that approached aircraft carrier, officials say

An Iranian vessel sailed too close to the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, and the U.S. fired at the vessel, according to two U.S. officials.

• Mar 12

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