Iran’s response to U.S. peace proposal expected Friday, sources say

The Iranian response to the U.S.’ 15-point framework for a peace deal is expected on Friday, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. President Trump and top White House officials have been told that Iran’s counter-proposal would likely arrive Friday via interlocutors, two of the sources said. At the time of publication the … Read more

Trump Delays Strikes on Iran’s Energy Sector for 10 More Days

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. New Details Emerge in Hawaii Doctor Attempted Murder Trial 02:33 Extended Cut: Savannah Guthrie’s Three-Part Conversation With Hoda Kotb 35:13 Part III: Savannah Guthrie Discusses Plans to Return to TODAY 12:53 US Economy Under Pressure as Iran War Impacts Stocks, … Read more

Senate approves deal that would fund most of DHS and Iran’s newest powerbroker: Morning Rundown

In today’s newsletter: The Senate agrees to fund DHS, except ICE and Border Patrol, in bid to end the shutdown. A leading figure in Iranian politics emerges as a possible negotiator with the U.S. And a college basketball coach who is still top of his game at age 73. Here’s what to know today. Senate … Read more

Trump says he’s granting Iran’s request to extend pause on energy site strikes

Washington — The United States will extend the pause on strikes on Iranian energy plants by roughly an additional 10 days, at the request of the Iranian government, President Trump announced Thursday on Truth Social.    The president on Monday announced a five-day pause on strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure in order to negotiate with … Read more

Iran’s ‘Tehran toll’ booth forces some tankers to pay millions to leave Strait of Hormuz

DOHA, Qatar — Call it the world’s most dangerous toll booth. Iran is forcing oil tankers to take a new route in the Strait of Hormuz through a narrow passage controlled by its Revolutionary Guard, with some ships charged millions of dollars to transit, according to maritime data shared with NBC News. The new system … Read more

Why Trump may be eyeing Iran’s Kharg Island — and why that’s a risk

The president is “leaving all options on the table,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” on Sunday. “What could happen with Kharg Island? We’ll see.” The U.S. has already bombed more than 90 targets on Kharg, including air defenses, a naval base and mine storage facilities, Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of … Read more

Iran’s remaining weapons: How Tehran can still disrupt the Strait of Hormuz

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Iran still has a range of weapons capable of threatening one of the world’s most critical oil choke points — even after U.S.–Israeli strikes targeting its military and capabilities.  From naval mines and anti-ship missiles to drones and fast attack boats, Iran retains enough asymmetric capability to … Read more

Examining Iran’s capabilities as Trump delays ultimatum for Strait of Hormuz reopening

As the war with Iran enters its fourth week, President Trump says he’s holding off on his threat to destroy the country’s power plants if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins with more. Source link