President Trump said the U.S. was pausing Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz for a short period as the shaky ceasefire with Iran holds. Mark F. Cancian, a senior adviser for the Defense and Security Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins with more. Source link
WASHINGTON — Debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing that was dumped at a nearby public golf course has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals, the National Park Service said. An interim report by a Virginia engineering firm says the toxic metals, along with PCBs, pesticides, petroleum byproducts and … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Bahrain stripped citizenship from dozens of nationals Monday after accusing them of promoting pro-Iran sentiment online, marking the latest use of a controversial law that allows the government to revoke nationality for security concerns. The interior ministry said 69 people — including some relatives of those accused … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Bahrain stripped citizenship from dozens of nationals Monday after accusing them of promoting pro-Iran sentiment online, marking the latest use of a controversial law that allows the government to revoke nationality for security concerns. The interior ministry said 69 people — including some relatives of those accused … Read more
Latest on Middle East as Iran attacks at least 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire – CBS News Watch CBS News Iran launched attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday while calling the U.S. military’s blockade of Iranian ports a breach of the ongoing ceasefire. CBS News’ Natalie Brand … Read more
Iran tensions grow as talks stall and U.S. military builds up in the Middle East – CBS News Watch CBS News The timing for more talks between the U.S. and Iran is not clear, but American troops continue to build up in the Middle East as fears of more violence grow. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes … Read more
Three commercial vessels came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, according to international news agencies, with the U.K. military and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard confirming two of the strikes on cargo ships, potentially jeopardizing efforts to resume peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. The U.K. military’s Maritime Trade Operations Center (UKMTO) reported early … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. Navy released photos Saturday of “fresh meals” being served onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli as it pushed back against claims of food shortages on Middle East warships. Images have emerged purportedly showing meager meals being served to sailors during Operation Epic Fury against … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Burger lovers take warning: neighborhood cookouts could be more expensive this summer, thanks to conflict in the Middle East. Global tensions are pushing up energy prices, resulting in higher costs for beef and the propane used to fuel backyard grills — just in time for Americans getting … Read more
President Trump said on social media Thursday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, set to begin at 5 p.m. ET. CBS News’ Natalie Brand, Eleanor Watson and Taurean Small have more. Source link