iran attacks

Trump claims Iran's president wants a ceasefire

By Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Associated Press

Iran kept up its attacks on Persian Gulf neighbors on Wednesday as airstrikes pounded Tehran, while President Donald Trump again made contradictory statements about whether he was ready to wind down the war or escalate it.

What to know about Rice's whale, a rare species in the way of Trump's plans for more Gulf drilling

By Tammy Webber, Associated Press

Scientists fear that expanding oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico could push the giant mammal to extinction.

What experts say about the risks of U.S. seizing Iran's Kharg Island

By Ben Finley, Sam Metz, Associated Press

The island — located on the other side of the Persian Gulf from U.S. bases in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia — is the beating heart of Iran’s oil industry.

WATCH: Hegseth won't say if U.S. will send ground troops into Iran

By Associated Press

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also said talks with Iran to end the conflict are ongoing.

WATCH: Leavitt says U.S. troops appreciate prayers after Pope Leo speaks out against waging war

By Steff Staples

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about Pope Leo's remarks during a news briefing on Monday and said U.S. leaders have turned to prayer "during the most turbulent times in our nation's history."…

WATCH: Fed Chair Powell addresses energy price spikes, challenging job market in Harvard conversation

By Michael Casey, Associated Press

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that it is important to closely monitor inflation amid a spike in energy prices from the Iran war.

WATCH: Leavitt won't comment on reports U.S. landmines have been spotted in Iran

By Associated Press

The White House refused to comment Monday on a report that U.S.-made landmines are being used in Iran.

Trump issues new threat to Iran's energy infrastructure if a ceasefire isn't reached 'shortly'

By Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Mike Corder, Associated Press

Trump's new threat in a social media post and earlier comments in an interview with the Financial Times that suggested American troops could seize the country's Kharg Island oil export hub highlight a frequent tactic.

A Houthi missile attack on Israel raises concerns about Red Sea shipping routes being blocked

By Sami Magdy, Associated Press

A missile attack on Israel by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Saturday raises concern that Tehran's proxies may again try to block Red Sea shipping routes.

Iran warns U.S. ground troops would be 'set on fire' and Pakistan says it will host U.S.-Iran talks

By Munir Ahmed, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Pakistan announced Sunday that it will soon host talks between the U.S. and Iran, though there was no immediate word from Washington or Tehran, and it was unclear whether the talks would be direct or indirect.