The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is taking a toll on the economy. On Friday, U.S. crude oil prices went up to more than $85 per barrel. Plus, the job report for February came back worse than expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady reports. Source link
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has privately expressed serious interest in deploying U.S. troops on the ground inside of Iran, according to two U.S. officials, a former U.S. official and another person with knowledge of the conversations. Trump has discussed the idea of deploying ground troops with aides and Republican officials outside the White House … Read more
President Donald Trump said this week that the air war currently being waged against Iran by the United States and Israel might eventually have to include a ground game. Yet Mr. Trump faces considerable domestic political pressures against American boots on the ground, so his phone calls this week to Kurdish leaders in Iraq and … Read more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that President Trump is “well aware of who’s talking to who” amid reports that Russia is providing intelligence to Iran on U.S. movements in the region. Hegseth told Major Garrett in an interview airing Sunday on “60 Minutes” that the U.S. is “tracking everything” and factoring it into battle plans. … Read more
In response to reports that Russia is providing intel to Iran on U.S. positions and movements, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told 60 Minutes, “We’re tracking everything. Our commanders are aware of everything… No one’s putting us in danger…” CBS News’ Major Garrett interviews Hegseth about the state of the war with Iran, Sunday on 60 … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Skyrocketing oil prices from Iran war could become ‘huge issue & liability’ for Trump administration 14:39 Clinton recalls Rev. Jesse Jackson’s support for him and his family 16:39 Biden: Rev. Jackson ‘used his gifts to influence generations’ 19:37 Justice Department … Read more
Advocates for at least four American nationals who were jailed in Iran before the U.S.-Israeli strikes started are growing increasingly concerned about their safety, as intense bombing continues across the country. Two of those U.S. nationals have been named publicly: 49-year-old Journalist Abdolreza “Reza” Valizadeh, whom the U.S. State Department formally designated as “wrongfully detained” … Read more
Time for the professionals if the U.S. foreign policy redirection is to become a lasting legacy. Source link
White House provides updated timeline on Iran war – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is calling for Iran’s complete surrender as the White House outlines the timeline for the ongoing operations against the regime. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes reports. Source link
Travelers could soon see a rise in U.S. airfares as rising global oil costs due to the Iran war boost the cost of jet fuel. Speaking at an industry event on Thursday, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said rising fuel costs will have a “meaningful” impact on the carrier’s financial results this quarter, CNBC reported. He also … Read more