Feb 28 Read Trump's full statement on Iran attacks By Associated Press President Donald Trump said in an 8-minute video posted on his Truth Social that the U.S. has begun “major combat operations in Iran.” He claimed Iran has continued to develop its nuclear program and plans to develop missiles to reach… Continue reading
Feb 28 What to know about the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran By Brian Melley, Associated Press The strikes came two days after the latest U.S.-Iran talks as Trump had pressured Tehran for a deal to constrain its nuclear program, building up a fleet of American warships in the region. Continue reading
Feb 28 Live Updates: U.S. and Israel attack Iran By Associated Press The strikes opened a stunning new chapter in U.S. intervention in Iran, marking the second time in eight months that the Trump administration has attacked the country during talks over its nuclear program. Continue reading
Feb 28 U.S. and Israel launch a major attack on Iran, Trump says Supreme Leader Khamenei killed By Joe Gambrell, Konstantin Toropin, Aamer Madhani, Josh Boak, Associated Press A major attack launched by Israel and the United States killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President Donald Trump announced Saturday, confirming an assassination. Continue reading
Feb 27 Watch 3:28 With U.S. on brink of Iran attack, mediator asks for 'enough space' to reach deal By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn President Trump said he was unhappy with the progress of diplomacy with Iran, and indicated he might “have to” use the military. That came in contrast to a statement from the mediator of the talks, who said they are making… Continue watching
Feb 27 Congress prepares for war powers resolution vote to block U.S. strikes on Iran By Associated Press House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Friday a bipartisan coalition is working to force a vote as soon as next week on a war powers resolution that would attempt to prevent any U.S. action against Iran without approval from Congress. Continue reading
Feb 27 Trump says he's 'not happy' with Iran talks but will wait to see what happens in further rounds By Sam Mednick, Sam Metz, Matthew Lee, Associated Press “I’m not happy with the fact that they’re not willing to give us what we have to have. I’m not thrilled with that. We’ll see what happens. We’re talking later,” Trump told reporters as he left the White House on… Continue reading
Feb 27 UN nuclear watchdog says it's unable to verify whether Iran has suspended all uranium enrichment By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press The agency says Iran has four declared enrichment facilities, but it has lost "continuity of knowledge" about stockpiles. Continue reading
Feb 27 Rubio plans to visit Israel next week as U.S.-Iran tensions remain high after latest talks By Sam Mednick, Sam Metz, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The announcement of Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit came just hours after the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem implemented “authorized departure” status for non-essential personnel and family members, which means that eligible staffers can leave the country voluntarily at government… Continue reading
Feb 26 Watch 4:04 No deal reached as U.S.-Iran talks conclude, but mediator says progress made By Stephanie Sy, Zeba Warsi In Geneva, the U.S. and Iran concluded a third round of negotiations. Iranian officials announced that technical talks will begin on Monday with the UN nuclear watchdog. That suggests some possible progress, as the United States deploys the largest military… Continue watching