Amid tensions with Iran, congressional Dems issue warning to Trump
They urged Trump in a March 27 letter to consult Congress before ordering strikes on Iran or taking other actions that could lead to war.
The War with Iran
Iran sees lowest voter turnout since 1979 amid coronavirus outbreak
After violently quashed anti-government protests and amid fears that leaders are lying about coronavirus cases, less than 43% turned out to vote.
Leaked audio suggests Iran knew immediately when missile hit plane
Ukrainian leader cites air traffic control exchange as proof that Iran, "knew from the start that our plane was shot down."
Thousands protest in Baghdad to demand U.S. troop withdrawal
The massive rally is the latest manifestation of rage against Trump's decision to blow up an Iranian general in Baghdad.
Dem Senator Chris Murphy slams Trump for downplaying injuries in Iran attack
"There's smart, dedicated, patriotic people at the Department of Defense who allowed for that lie to be told to all of us for weeks," Murphy told CBS News.
Iran leader blasts U.S. "clowns" in rare personal message
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivers his 1st sermon in 8 years to defend his military forces and portray a country united against a common enemy.
Iran says Europeans "sold out" nuke deal under Trump's tariff threat
Germany confirms Trump threatened EU nations with 25% auto tariffs if they didn't formally accuse Iran of non-compliance with the 2015 accord.
Iran threatens EU nations as it admits lying over plane crash
With nuclear deal crumbling, the regime has warned the European signatories their troops in the Mideast "could be in danger."
Iran says U.S. bears blame for Iranian forces shooting down plane
Iranian president vows full investigation into the missile strike as dozens are arrested, but points to Trump administration for the "root causes."
Trump authorized Soleimani killing months before deadly strike
The president authorized the killing of the leader of Iran's elite Quds Force last summer or fall, sources tell CBS News.
Iran's only female Olympic medalist says she has defected
2016 Taekwondo bronze medal winner Kimia Alizadeh says she was "one of the millions of oppressed women in Iran."
Reporter's Notebook: Tensions in Iran and the future of the regime
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has been reporting from Tehran all week. Yesterday, she and her team were unexpectedly asked to leave by the Iranian authorities and have now left Iran.
Senators say Congress to blame for not reining in use of military force
Senators Tim Kaine and Mike Lee blamed Congress for giving the president too much power to use military force.
Schiff: Trump "fudging" intelligence to justify Soleimani strike
The House Democrat told "Face the Nation" that the president and other officials are "fudging" the intelligence about Iran.
Defense chief "didn't see" specific evidence of Iranian threat to embassies
The defense secretary told "Face the Nation" he "didn't see" specific evidence showing four embassies were going to be attacked.
A timeline of key events in the breakdown between U.S. and Iran
Tensions escalated after a missile strike killed an American contractor on December 27.
Senators not briefed on alleged Soleimani plot against embassies
Briefers including the CIA director, secretary of state and defense secretary also did not disclose that the U.S. had targeted another Iranian military leader on the same day it ordered a strike against Qassem Soleimani.
Trump claims Soleimani was targeting four U.S. embassies
The administration has insisted Qassem Soleimani was planning "imminent" attacks on the U.S.
House approves war powers resolution to restrict Trump on Iran
The vote on the resolution comes nearly a week after Mr. Trump authorized a strike to kill Qassem Soleimani.
What are Iran's nuclear and military capabilities?
President Trump said Iran "appears to be standing down," but what threat does Iran pose to American interests at home and abroad?
Trump claims Iran was plotting to "blow up our embassy" before strike
"We did it because they were looking to blow up our embassy," the president said, although he did not elaborate on his claims.
Pence says Americans are "safer today" after Soleimani's death
Pence spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell the day after Iran launched a missile strike on Iraqi bases.
Pelosi says she won't withhold impeachment articles "indefinitely"
"I'm not holding them indefinitely. I will send them over when I'm ready and that will probably be soon," Pelosi said.
Iran commander vows "harsher revenge," but there's relief in Tehran
Some of Iran's military leaders vow to keep the fight against the U.S. going, but residents in Tehran seem a lot more relaxed.
Mike Lee lambasts briefing on Soleimani strike as "worst" he's received
The Utah Republican said administration officials told the Senate not to debate further military intervention in Iran, a suggestion he called "un-American," "unconstitutional" and "wrong."
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