U.S. citizen departs Iran after being barred from leaving for over a year

A U.S.-Iran dual citizen who was trapped in Iran on allegations of espionage and collaborating with a hostile state has departed the country, CBS News learned Wednesday. The woman, Dena Karari, had been unable to leave Iran since December 2024 due to “bogus charges,” her attorney, Jared Genser, wrote on social media. Genser announced late … Read more

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes for fifth consecutive day as mutual threats intensify

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes for fifth consecutive day as mutual threats intensify – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. and Iran continued trading strikes on Wednesday as President Trump threatened to start hitting civilian infrastructure. CBS News’ national security contributor Samantha Vinograd joins “The Takeout” to discuss. Source link

Son of couple on hunger strike in Iran prison “desperately worried” as stepdad’s sentence extended

London — A British man jailed in Iran on espionage charges that officials call baseless has had his decade-long prison sentence extended by a further two years, his family said Wednesday, as he and his partner grow weak from an ongoing two-month hunger strike. Craig Foreman, 52, was arrested in Iran with his wife Lindsay, … Read more

House Republicans push for $90 billion for Iran war, election measures and farm aid

WASHINGTON — House Republicans kicked off their plans for a third party-line spending bill Tuesday, releasing a budget resolution that calls for $90 billion in new money for the military and election-related measures. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. With no plans to seek Democratic votes, … Read more

House Republicans unveil $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections

WASHINGTON — House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a $95 billion package focused on boosting defense, aiding farmers and enacting stricter voter registration rules, a sequel to the massive tax and spending cut bill that President Donald Trump signed into law last year. The 47-page bill, called a budget resolution, is a long-shot undertaking designed to … Read more

Iran War Latest: U.S. launches new wave of strikes in escalating battle over Strait of Hormuz

  9m ago Shipping intel firm notes “growing loss of confidence” in Strait of Hormuz route pushed by Trump There’s a “growing loss of confidence” among shippers in using the southern route through the Strait of Hormuz, close to Oman’s coast, business intelligence firm Kpler said Wednesday. President Trump has repeatedly urged vessels to use … Read more

Trump backs off Strait of Hormuz toll plan as cost of Iran war mounts

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Suspects arrested in connection with Texas swimmer’s death 01:40 Dangerous floods prompt rescues in Texas 01:46 Parasite outbreak spreads across U.S. 02:00 Now Playing Trump backs off Strait of Hormuz toll plan as cost of Iran war mounts 01:52 UP … Read more