Iran war rages, Strait of Hormuz still blocked as Trump pushes for a deal
The Trump administration is awaiting Iran's formal response to its 15-point peace proposal, as Tehran continues blocking the Strait of Hormuz.
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The Trump administration is awaiting Iran's formal response to its 15-point peace proposal, as Tehran continues blocking the Strait of Hormuz.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
The U.S. has used close to 1,000 Tomahawk missiles since June 2025 and has been procuring them at a rate of about 90 per year.
Iranian state media reported that "explosive packages" slightly larger than tuna cans had been dropped by aircraft over the area. U.S. Central Command declined to comment.
Iran has a stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and as pressure mounts, it's threatened to target another vital Middle East shipping lane, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
The Iranian response to the U.S.' 15-point peace proposal is expected on Friday, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Economists say the conflict in Iran is making a recession more likely, with higher energy prices hitting consumers and businesses.
President Trump has extended a pause on striking Iranian energy infrastructure until April 6.
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says talks with Tehran are ongoing hours after Iran's state media said the regime rejected Trump administration proposals.
President Trump suggested late Wednesday he's avoiding describing the military conflict with Iran as a "war" because of concerns around the fact that Congress hasn't authorized military force.
Emad Shargi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
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President Trump said several members of his administration were involved in talks with Iran about the ongoing war.
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As Iran threatens to mine the entire Persian Gulf, President Trump said his deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen is postponed amid negotiations with Tehran.
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump, but a senior Iranian official later indicated they'd received communication from a mediator.
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U.S. officials say assessments show at least a dozen Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump backs off his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure over claims of productive peace talks
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The U.S. has used close to 1,000 Tomahawk missiles since June 2025 and has been procuring them at a rate of about 90 per year.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
Iranian state media reported that "explosive packages" slightly larger than tuna cans had been dropped by aircraft over the area. U.S. Central Command declined to comment.
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Iran has a stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and as pressure mounts, it's threatened to target another vital Middle East shipping lane, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
The Iranian response to the U.S.' 15-point peace proposal is expected on Friday, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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Seizing the highly enriched uranium would be more difficult and complex than anything U.S. Special Operations forces have ever attempted, military experts told CBS News.
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The U.S. has used close to 1,000 Tomahawk missiles since June 2025 and has been procuring them at a rate of about 90 per year.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
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The Iranian response to the U.S.' 15-point peace proposal is expected on Friday, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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The U.S. has used close to 1,000 Tomahawk missiles since June 2025 and has been procuring them at a rate of about 90 per year.
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Iranian state media reported that "explosive packages" slightly larger than tuna cans had been dropped by aircraft over the area. U.S. Central Command declined to comment.
Seizing the highly enriched uranium would be more difficult and complex than anything U.S. Special Operations forces have ever attempted, military experts told CBS News.
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