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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says possible military options are on the table to counter reported aggression from Iran. The Pentagon plans to release photos it says support its case that Iran was behind last week's attack on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. David Martin reports.
Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan announced Monday that the Pentagon will deploy about 1,000 more troops to the Middle East for what he said were "defensive purposes," citing concerns about a threat from Iran. This comes after officials say they have proof Iran is behind an attack on oil tankers last week. CBS News' David Martin reports.
More American troops are on their way to the Middle East, with tensions between the U.S. and Iran growing. The Pentagon released new photos, which it says provide additional evidence Iran was behind an attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. Iran is now threatening to breach a key part of the landmark nuclear agreement. David Martin reports.
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan announced 1,000 additional U.S. troops would be sent to the Middle East, as the Trump administration blames Iran for attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman last week. CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell joined CBSN to discuss the risk of conflict between the two countries.
President Trump is looking again for a permanent secretary of defense. Acting Secretary Patrick Shanahan abruptly withdrew his nomination Tuesday after domestic violence incidents from several years ago surfaced. The Pentagon has been without a permanent leader since December. It is one of nine top administration roles filled by acting leaders. David Martin reports.
There are growing concerns over the Pentagon's lack of leadership as tensions continue to rise with Iran. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin and CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini join CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
The Pentagon is denying Iran's claim that a U.S. drone was flying over Iranian airspace when it was shot down. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin, CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid and Washington Post reporter Jacqueline Alemany joins CBSN with the latest on the escalating tensions.
President Trump says he called off a military strike against Iran because too many people would have died. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN from the Pentagon with more on Trump administration's strategy.
President Trump says he called off military strikes on Iran because the Pentagon estimated 150 people would have been killed. He said three sites were originally targeted and more sanctions were issued. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the latest from the United Arab Emirates, and McClatchy military and veterans reporter Tara Copp join CBSN with more.
President Trump abruptly called off military strikes on Iran Thursday night. Sources tell CBS News concerns from U.S. allies were one factor in the president's decision to stand down. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan join CBSN for the latest developments.
President Trump is calling John Bolton a "hawk" but says he still has confidence in his national security adviser despite calling off a planned strike on Iran. This comes as the president gears up for high-stakes talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Japan next week. White House columnist for The Hill, Niall Stanage, joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
A U.S. warship took down an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz. That's a key transit point for much of the world's oil supply. There are reports the Pentagon is sending 500 more troops to the region. David Martin reports.
Tensions continue to rise with Iran after a U.S. warship shot down an Iranian drone. So is America headed to war in the Middle East? "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins "CBS Evening News" to explain.
The Department of Defense has identified two soldiers who were killed earlier this week in Afghanistan. Spc. Michael Isaiah of Chicago and Pvt. Brandon Jay Kreischer of Ohio died in combat Monday. The Pentagon is investigating their deaths.
A major tech company will be awarded a $10 billion, 10-year contract by the Pentagon to move its information technology systems to the cloud, and according to a report by ProPublica, that's just the beginning of Silicon Valley's deep ties to the government. James Bandler, a senior reporter at ProPublica covering business and finance, joined CBSN to with more on the report.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said at a press conference Friday that Washington is "greatly disappointed" by Turkey's Syria offensive, which came after President Trump pulled U.S. troops from positions near the border. Esper said the U.S. is "not abandoning our Kurdish partner forces."
Changes on the ground in Syria are complicating efforts by U.S. troops to withdraw from the region. Meanwhile, President Trump announced he will issue sanctions against Turkish officials after facing a bipartisan backlash in Washington over his decision to pull all U.S. troops from Syria. CBS News National Security Correspondent David Martin joins CBSN with the latest from the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley briefed reporters Monday after the Special Forces operation resulting in the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Esper reiterated that oil fields in northern Syria were secured and that they would be used to help fund Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces as they continue to conduct operations against ISIS.
The crisis at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq has calmed down as demonstrators left the area. Violence erupted earlier this week after supporters of Iranian-backed militias attacked the facility. The turmoil has highlighted escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with Iraq stuck in the middle. Matthew Kroenig, an associate professor at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Iran's leaders have vowed revenge against the U.S. over the killing of top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. This comes as Congress demands answers on the operation. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tehran while CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN from the White House with the latest developments.
The Pentagon says it has no intention of pulling U.S. troops out of Iraq, despite a draft letter which appeared to show plans to reposition troops ahead of a potential withdrawal. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin and CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang join CBSN to discuss.
Iran has launched "more than a dozen" ballistic missiles against two Iraqi military bases housing U.S. forces. And now, the response to that action is being closely watched. Robbie Gramer, diplomacy and national security reporter at Foreign Policy, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with analysis.
Iran's supreme leader says more attacks could be on the way after launching more than a dozen missiles at two U.S. military bases in Iraq. Katherine Johnson recaps the attack and CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell explains Iran's strategy.
CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the details he's learned about Iran's missile strikes on U.S. forces at two Iraqi bases.
The Taliban is claiming it shot down a U.S. surveillance aircraft in Afghanistan, but the Pentagon says there were no signs of enemy fire before the crash of the Bombardier E-11A. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joins CBSN with the latest.
A federal judge threw out the Trump administration's challenge to a standing order issued by a U.S. district court in Maryland.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos of the ring and proposal on Instagram.
President Trump said Monday he has fired Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors. Her attorney countered that they plan to file a lawsuit challenging the move.
Heavy rain and wind followed the dust storm, delaying flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and causing some damage to a terminal roof.
The suspect killed a 59-year-old detective and a 35-year-old senior constable, police said. Another detective was shot and was undergoing surgery.
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the game's seventh biggest, with an approximate cash value of $367.9 million, after no one won Monday's $750 million grand prize.
The New World screwworm case is the first reported U.S. case tied to travel to a country with a current outbreak.
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