Jun 22 Trump suggests regime change in Iran after Hegseth said that wasn’t the goal of strikes By Josh Boak, Mike Pesoli, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Sunday called into question the future of Iran's ruling theocracy after a surprise attack on three of the country’s nuclear sites, seemingly contradicting his administration's earlier calls to resume negotiations and avoid an escalation in fighting. Continue reading
Jun 22 Israel recovers remains of three more hostages from Gaza By Tia Goldenberg, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The Israeli military identified the remains as those of Yonatan Samerano, 21; Ofra Keidar, 70; and Shay Levinson, 19. Hamas is still holding 50 hostages, less than half of them believed to be alive. Continue reading
Jun 22 Nations around the world react to U.S. strikes on Iran, with many calling for diplomacy By Associated Press Several close U.S. allies urged a return to the negotiating table in the wake of American strikes on Iran that fueled fears of a wider conflict, while noting the threat posed by Tehran’s nuclear program. Some countries and groups in the region,… Continue reading
Jun 22 WATCH: Hegseth and Caine hold Pentagon news briefing after U.S. strikes on Iran nuclear sites By Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday that despite a surprise attack overnight on Iranian nuclear sites, America "does not seek war."… Continue reading
Jun 22 What to know about the U.S. military’s intervention in the Israel-Iran war By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press The United States inserted itself into Israel's war against Iran, bombing three of the Islamic Republic's key nuclear sites overnight in an attack it dubbed “Operation Midnight Hammer.”… Continue reading
Jun 21 What to know about the 3 Iranian nuclear sites that were hit by U.S. strikes By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Until Saturday, Washington had helped shoot down Iranian strikes on Israel but had not launched direct attacks on Iran. Continue reading
Jun 21 Trump wins immediate praise from Republicans in Congress after strike on Iran By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Congressional Republicans — and at least one Democrat — immediately praised President Donald Trump after he said Saturday evening that the U.S. military bombed three sites in Iran. Continue reading
Jun 21 Does Trump have the authority to order U.S. strikes on Iran? By John B. Bellinger III, Council on Foreign Relations As the United States joins Israel's bombing campaign of Iran, some have questioned whether the president has the authority to involve the U.S. military in this conflict. Continue reading
Jun 21 Trump’s decision to strike Iran may draw more criticism from MAGA anti-interventionists By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The lead-up to the strike announced Saturday exposed fissures within Trump's “Make American Great Again” base as some of that movement's most vocal leaders, with large followings of their own, expressed deep concern about the prospect of U.S. involvement in… Continue reading
Jun 21 WATCH: Trump addresses the nation after U.S. bombs 3 Iranian nuclear sites By Sam Mednick, Aamer Madhani, David Rising, Associated Press Addressing the nation from the White House, President Donald Trump said Iran’s key nuclear sites were “completely and fully obliterated.” He also warned Tehran against carrying out retaliatory attacks against the U.S., saying Iran has a choice between “peace or… Continue reading