World Jul 14 U.S. launches more strikes, tightens naval blockade as Iran hits Gulf allies The U.S. launched a fourth straight night of strikes and is reimposing its naval blockade of all Iranian ports, its most formal step toward resuming full-scale war with Iran. President Trump says the move is designed to starve Iran’s regime…
World Jul 13 Trump says U.S. 'taking over the strait' as conflict with Iran reignites The U.S. is striking Iran for the third consecutive night and Iran said it fired a missile at a U.S. Navy ship. The attacks come after President Trump told Congress that the U.S. and Iran have resumed fighting. He also…
World Jun 17 U.S. officials reveal key terms of agreement to end Iran war The Trump administration shared new details about the agreement struck between the U.S. and Iran, which aims to end the war, open the Strait of Hormuz and begin further negotiations. But it's not a done deal yet, and Trump made…
World Jun 15 Trump hails Iran deal as G7 summit begins in Europe The United States and Iran appear closer to extending their shaky ceasefire after both sides electronically signed a memorandum that aims to end the war. But key questions remain ahead of its official signing later this week. The deal was…
World Jun 05 What Putin's rejection of Ukraine's call for talks means for efforts to end Russia's war Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is accusing Russia of choosing war over peace, after Russian President Putin rejected his request for an in-person meeting. Putin spoke at an annual economic forum in St. Petersburg, a city on edge after several Ukrainian airstrikes…
World May 07 U.S. destroyers and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz in serious test of ceasefire The U.S. and Iran have exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with the top Iranian military command accusing Americans of violating the now-month-old ceasefire, while the U.S. says the truce remains in effect. Nick Schifrin joins Amna Nawaz with…
World May 05 Iran remains defiant after U.S. launches new effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz Top U.S. officials said Tuesday that the ceasefire with Iran has not ended, despite exchanges of fire in the Strait of Hormuz. Both Rubio and Hegseth said the U.S. was in a new phase of operations designed to ensure safe…
World May 04 U.S. and Iran truce tested over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to reignite conflict The tenuous truce between the U.S. and Iran was tested Monday, as American ships clearing a lane in the Strait of Hormuz came under fire and sank Iranian boats. Iran also fired drones and missiles at a key oil terminal…
World Apr 29 Hegseth's contentious hearing in Congress reveals partisan divide over Iran war For the first time since the U.S. went to war with Iran, Defense Secretary Hegseth faced sharp questions on Wednesday from Congress. During the hearing, the Pentagon revealed that the war so far has cost $25 billion. The fighting is…
World Apr 21 Trump extends Iran ceasefire as talks to end war stall President Trump said late Tuesday he would extend the ceasefire with Iran as negotiations over the next round of talks seem to be at an impasse. Trump said Pakistani mediators asked him to extend the truce as the sides remain…