The Latest: US deploys more troops to Mideast as Trump considers ‘winding down’ military operations

President Donald Trump said his administration was considering “winding down” military operations in the Middle East even as the United States announced it was sending more warships and Marines to the region and Iran threatened to attack tourist sites worldwide. The mixed U.S. messages came after another climb in oil prices plunged the U.S. stock … Read more

Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran’s nuclear stockpiles, sources say

Washington — The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran’s nuclear materials, according to multiple people briefed on the discussions, as a U.S.-Israel led military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.  The timing of any such an operation – if President Trump were to order it – … Read more

Trump calls NATO cowards for not sending troops to help open Strait of Hormuz

President Trump said he is considering “winding down” the military efforts against Iran. However, multiple sources tell CBS News that Pentagon officials are preparing for the possibility of sending U.S. ground forces into Iran. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang. Source link

Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea amid soaring prices

The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that’s already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted the country’s oil industry for years — a move aimed at stemming soaring prices amid the U.S.’s war with Iran. The sanctions license allows oil from Iran to be purchased if it … Read more

Trump weighing several options for U.S. troops in Iran

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Trump weighs deploying ground troops 01:45 Now Playing Trump weighing several options for U.S. troops in Iran 10:19 UP NEXT Attacks on Middle East Oil Fields Send Gas Prices Soaring 02:05 Trump Says He’s Not Putting US Troops on the … Read more

Trump weighing several options for U.S. troops inside Iran

America’s Gulf state allies want to see an end to the war, with some of them concerned about the U.S. leaving Iran’s hard-line regime in power and vengeful, NBC News has reported. Trump also is increasingly navigating criticism from some of his own supporters over his decision to go to war in Iran. Amanda Robbins … Read more

Former U.S. envoy for hostage affairs hopeful that Trump will work to free Americans held in Iran

President Trump has listed four objectives for the war with Iran, and the freeing of Americans wrongfully detained by the regime is not one of them. Roger Carstens, former special presidential envoy for hostage affairs in the Biden and first Trump administrations, joins “Face the Nation” with analysis. Source link