Tag: Iran
Iran missile strike hits Israeli hospital as Trump weighs targeting Iranian nuclear site
More than 700 patients were inside the largest hospital in southern Israel when it took a direct hit from Iranian missiles overnight Wednesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to retaliate, and he lobbied President Trump to join the effort...
Edan Alexander lands in U.S. for first time since being held by Hamas for 19 months
Edan Alexander, the Israeli-American who was taken hostage during Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel and held for nearly 600 days, has arrived back in the United States.
As Iran-Israel conflict rages, Ottawa vows flight help if citizens get out
Those Canadians will have to reach a neighbouring country first, however, as airspace over the warring countries is closed, Foreign Minister Anita Anand said.
Trump delays decision on Iran strike as nuclear talks remain possible
President Trump is holding off on ordering U.S. military action against Iran. CBS News learned the president approved unspecified attack plans as an option but is holding off in case Iran agrees to abandon its nuclear program. The White House is waiting f...
Israel threatens Iran’s leader as both countries exchange missile strikes
Israel's defence minister threatened Iran's supreme leader on Thursday following a missile barrage by Tehran that damaged a hospital and other buildings in Tel Aviv.
Ex-Israeli Air Force chief says conflict with Iran “cannot last forever”
The Israel-Iran conflict is entering its seventh day. Debora Patta spoke to Nimrod Sheffer, former chief of staff for the Israeli Air Force, about the future of the conflict and why a war of attrition isn't sustainable on either side.
What to expect as Trump weighs whether to enter Israel-Iran conflict
The Pentagon has ordered at least two air carrier striker groups to the Middle East, with more firepower on the way, as President Trump weighs whether the U.S. should get involved in Iran. Charlie D'Agata has more.
What are the stakes in Strait of Hormuz if Iran-Israel conflict worsens?
Tensions are flaring up in the Middle-East and there are already knock-on effects impacting economies globally, including with higher prices for gasoline at the pumps.
Trump administration weighs if U.S. should join Israel strikes on Iran nuclear sites
President Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday as his administration discusses how the U.S. should proceed with the Israel-Iran conflict. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Iran warns U.S. against involvement in conflict with Israel
Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Iran will not accept any kind of imposed peace and warned the U.S. to not get involved in the ongoing conflict with Israel. CBS News' Debora Patta reports.
Iran’s leader rejects call to surrender, warns against U.S. involvement
U.S. President Donald Trump initially distanced himself from Israel's surprise attack on Friday, but in recent days has hinted at greater American involvement.
President Trump urges evacuation of Tehran as Israel-Iran conflict deepens
Iranian missiles hit Israel again Tuesday as Israel's warplanes continued attacking targets in Iran's capital, including its state-run broadcaster. Some Iranians are fleeing their homes, and in a social media post President Trump urged Iranians to evacuat...
Trump weighs joining Israel in strikes on Fordo, prominent Iranian nuclear target
Israeli attacks have targeted nuclear sites across Iran, including the important uranium enrichment plant at Fordo, a secretive site built inside a mountain. But only the United States is capable of destroying the site as it would take massive, ordnance-p...
Israel suffering casualties from Iranian strikes, while war continues in Gaza
For nearly six nights, sirens have blared across Israel warning of retaliatory Iranian strikes. While Israel is able to inflict far greater pain on Iran, it has not been immune to destruction and death. Debora Patta reports.
What to know about Israel’s targeting of Iran’s nuclear facilities
As Israel and Iran trade air strikes for a fifth straight day, President Trump huddled with his national security team for about an hour at the White House to focus on containing Iran's nuclear ambitions. Holly Williams reports on whether Israel's militar...