Expert breaks down Iran's possible targets for retaliation following strikes
A Middle East expert weighs in on Iran's retaliatory targets after the Trump administration's surprise strikes against three nuclear sites.
Crisis in the Middle East
Qatar closes airspace, U.S. Embassy tells Americans to shelter in place
"Out of an abundance of caution we recommend American citizens shelter in place until further notice," the U.S. Embassy in Doha, Qatar, said Monday amid concerns about retaliation from Iran.
Israel, Iran trade fire again as Trump hints at Iranian regime change
Trump says U.S. strikes "totally obliterated" 3 Iranian nuclear facilities, but the extent of the damage to Iran's nuclear program remains unclear.
Israel recovers the remains of 3 hostages from Gaza
Hamas is still holding 50 Israeli hostages, however, fewer than 25 are believed to be alive.
World leaders react to U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear sites
Hamas and the Houthis vow retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iran, as reaction from most world leaders focuses on dialogue and deescalation.
More than 20 wounded as Iran fires missiles at Israel after U.S. strikes
Israeli medics say Iranian missiles fired in the wake of the first U.S. strikes on the Islamic Republic's nuclear facilities left more than 20 people wounded.
Israel-Iran war enters second week with more strikes
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any military action by the U.S. in the escalating war with Israel would be "very, very dangerous for everybody."
Iranian strike in Israel injures at least 23, emergency officials say
The week of war has seen at least 24 people killed in Israel and at least 657 in Iran, officials and activists say.
U.S. cyclist recounts tense escape from Iran with Israeli bombs falling
American cyclist Ian Andersen said Iranians' warm welcome and hospitality changed abruptly when Israel started bombing.
Exiled Iranians eagerly watch a brutal regime's grip on power slip loose
An Iranian opposition group based in Iraq is ready to help build a new Iran, and their message to the U.S. is clear: "Don't compromise with the regime, because they are killing people."
Iranian insider says country weakened, but Iranians "very united"
A Tehran-based political analyst acknowledges Iran has been weakened by Israel's onslaught, but the official line is still one of defiance and solidarity.
U.S. "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel
After some confusion, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem says the State Department is "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel, but some aren't waiting around.
Israel vows to hold Iran's leader accountable after missile hits hospital
An Iranian missile slammed into a hospital in Israel, causing no serious injuries but drawing a quick vow of retaliation against Iran's supreme leader for "war crimes."
American students, tour groups waiting to evacuate Israel amid missile strikes
About 1,500 American students were evacuated by cruise ship from Israel to Cyprus, Birthright Israel said.
Trump says no decision yet on joining Israel's strikes on Iran
As Israel continues striking Iran, Trump says he's still considering whether the U.S. military should provide direct support in an increasingly deadly war.
Would Israel try to kill Iran's leader, and what would it mean?
Israel's prime minister has declined to rule out assassinating Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. President Trump says he'd be an "easy target," and "our patience is wearing thin."
Trump calls for "real end" to Iran nuke program
Trump says he's not just "looking for a ceasefire" in the Israel-Iran war. He also warned all of Tehran's residents to evacuate.
Trump cuts Canada trip short due to "what's going on in the Middle East"
President Trump is cutting short his trip to the G7 summit in Canada due to the Middle East conflict.
Israel and France's increasing divide over Gaza hits the Paris Air Show
French authorities closed a handful of Israeli firms' stalls at the Paris Air Show, citing a decision to ban "offensive weapons" being displayed amid the Gaza war.
Israeli troops accused of killing 34 Gazans near U.S.-backed aid hub
Palestinians say Israeli forces opened fire on people trying to access a U.S.-backed group's aid distribution hub in Gaza, in the deadliest of such incidents reported to date.
Israel strikes Iranian state TV, warns people to evacuate Tehran
Israel attacked Iranian state television after Iran fired another wave of missiles at Israel on the fourth day of open warfare between the regional foes.
State Dept. tells embassies to relay U.S. "not involved" in strikes on Iran
While the U.S. insists it is not involved in strikes on Iran, American officials have confirmed military forces have been helping to intercept Iranian missiles fired at Israel.
Trump opposed Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader, CBS News sources say
The Israelis had the opportunity to assassinate Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Trump conveyed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that it wasn't a good idea, one U.S. official told CBS News.
Trump and Putin hold call, discuss Iran-Israel tensions, Ukraine war
This is the second time President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have spoken on the phone this month.
Airspace closed over multiple Middle East countries, Tel Aviv airport shut down
Airspace was closed over Israel, Jordan, Iran and Iraq on Friday after Israel attacked Iran with a wave of airstrikes.
World
Hundreds of London protesters arrested for supporting banned pro-Palestinian group
British Parliament in early July passed a law banning Palestine Action and making it a crime to publicly support the organization.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Qatari prime minister in Spain over Gaza
The meeting comes as there is growing international condemnation of Israel's decision for a military takeover of Gaza City, while little appears to have changed immediately on the ground.
South Korea's military says North Korea is removing some speakers from border
The speakers blasted propaganda messages and K-pop songs.
Zelenskyy says Trump-Putin summit will achieve nothing without Ukraine
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are planning to meet in Alaska on Friday, August 15.
Exclusive
Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska next week, Trump says
It would be the first face-to-face meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and an American leader since former President Joe Biden met with Putin in June 2021.
Exclusive
Putin needles U.S. with award for CIA official whose son died fighting for Russia
Vladimir Putin gave Trump envoy Steve Witkoff an award meant for a senior CIA official whose son was killed in Ukraine while fighting with Russian forces, sources say.
American trophy hunter killed by buffalo in South Africa
The victim had injuries on his stomach and torso, and a buffalo that had been shot and killed was lying nearby, police said.
Perseids meteor shower will peak next week. But will the moon ruin it?
The Perseids meteor shower — considered one of the best shows in the sky — is set to peak next week.
Mexico vows "no invasion" after reports of Trump targeting cartels
In February, the Trump administration designated eight drug trafficking groups as terrorist organizations, including six in Mexico.