The women who fought against ISIS — an experiment in women's equality
On the "Intelligence Matters" podcast this week, host Michael Morell talks with Gayle Tzemach Lemmon about her new book, "The Daughters of Kobani."
The War with Iran
Iran makes uranium metal, upping pressure in nuke standoff with Biden
Production of the material, which can be used as the core of an atomic bomb, is the latest step away from the nuclear deal Biden hopes to revive.
U.S. failures in dealing with Iran and how to approach a new nuclear deal
On "Intelligence Matters" this week, Mike Morell talks with Norm Roule about Iran and the prospects of a nuclear deal.
Iran issues rare threat to develop nuclear weapon if "pushed"
The ayatollah explicitly ruled out nuclear weapons years ago, but amid a standoff with the U.S. the Iranians now claim wiggle room, comparing their country to a cornered cat.
Biden: U.S. won't lift sanctions until Iran halts uranium enrichment
In his first network news interview since the inauguration, the president discusses relations with Iran and China.
Iran says American dual-national sentenced to prison for spying
Judiciary official says the man had been free on bail but was re-arrested while trying to flee the country.
Iran hails "tyrant" Trump's exit, calls on Biden to lift sanctions
"The ball is in America's court," Iran's president insists, as Biden's pick for Secretary of State says Tehran will need to take1st step back to the nuclear deal.
Global watchdog says Iran flaunting nuclear program advances
The agency confirmed another advance in the program, complicating the incoming Biden administration's intention to have the U.S. rejoin the 2015 Iran nuclear pact.
Iraq issues arrest warrant for Trump over drone strike assassination
The attack a year ago that took out a senior Iranian commander, and an allied Iraqi paramilitary commander, has infuriated many Iraqis.
Iran boosts uranium enrichment, seizes ship as Biden set to take over
Latest provocative moves by Tehran, and some less-than-coherent actions by the outgoing U.S. leader, are already complicating Biden's Iran policy.
Iran building something new at underground nuclear site
Building work comes a year after Tehran claimed enrichment progress at the Fordo site, and as it seeks leverage ahead of possible new talks with Washington.
Global nuclear agency chief says risks increased under Trump
Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency voices hope that President-elect Joe Biden will re-engage with friends and foes to lower the risk of nuclear conflict.
Will a looming deal fix "cracks" in the "wall of opposition" to Iran?
Saudi Arabia and 3 allies have tried for years to cut Qatar off from the world. Now the feuding neighbors are "close to finalizing" a deal that may come as a relief to Washington.
Top nuclear scientist killed by remote-controlled gun, Iran says
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani blamed Israel for the killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh and vowed retribution "in due time."
Scientist who allegedly led Iran's military nuke program killed
Israel alleged Mohsen Fakhrizadeh led the Islamic Republic's military nuclear program until its disbanding in the early 2000s.
Iran killing, U.S. troop cuts could make Mideast thornier for Biden
The new president will take over with a shrinking U.S. military footprint eroding trust, and Tehran vowing to take revenge for a brazen assassination it blames on Israel.
Iran's supreme leader vows revenge for scientist's killing
Iran has blamed the slaying of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh on Israel.
Iran vows "quick" return to nuclear deal if Biden drops sanctions
Tehran's return to commitments under the 2015 agreement "can be done automatically," without negotiations, the foreign minister says, if Trump's sanctions are lifted.
Inside Iran's harrowing, sanctions-fueled coronavirus catastrophe
Our CBS News producer, a cemetery director and the man in charge of Iran's testing program explain why the pandemic has hit the Islamic Republic so hard.
Iran sees Biden as the "more promising" candidate in U.S. election
Foreign Minister Javad Zarif hints at an Iranian preference in American leaders for the first time in an interview with CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer.
2 Americans, remains of 3rd, released in exchange with Yemen rebels
Oman's state-run media says the U.S. hostages were freed by Iranian-backed Houthi forces in exchange for almost 250 of their own.
U.S. says Iran sanctions back on, but the world is ignoring Washington
Even America's closest allies say Trump administration "incapable" of reimposing sanctions, so how far will White House go it alone?
Social media is forcing Iran to face a taboo topic: Sexual violence
A rape victim must have 4 witnesses to back up their allegation under Iran's Islamic laws, so it's little wonder victims rarely speak out. But Iran's "#MeToo" moment may be dawning.
Can Pompeo nail the coffin closed on the Iran nuclear deal?
It's unclear whether the Trump administration will be allowed to trigger the "snapback" of U.N. sanctions, but it could be hard to stop.
Iran executes man it says spied on top general U.S. later killed
Tehran says he gave info to CIA and Israel's spy agency about Qassem Soleimani, who was targeted by a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad in January.
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Fossil overlooked for 100 years ID'd as new dinosaur species
U.S. blasts "embarrassing" complaint against Lebanon's ambassador
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