The first week of the U.S.’ war with Iran cost around $11.3 billion, military officials told members of Congress in a briefing this week, according to sources familiar with the meeting. That figure is a low-end estimate and does not include the build-up costs of moving assets into place ahead of the operation’s start on … Read more
Oil prices rose back above $100 and stocks sank Thursday as Iran’s attempts to hit supplies in the Middle East and bring down the global economy overshadowed a record release of strategic crude reserves by the International Energy Agency. Stock markets in Asia closed down Thursday and European markets opened with losses as investors saw … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Two fuel tankers caught fire after strikes in Iraqi waters 00:43 Israeli adviser: Iranian people will need to ‘rise up’ 00:54 Kansas’ trans ID law invalidates 1,700 drivers’ licenses 01:30 Now Playing Old intel may be to blame for U.S … Read more
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania says he’s the only Democratic voice in the Senate backing President Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran. Fetterman joins “The Takeout” to discuss his stance, how he hopes to end the partial government shutdown and more. Source link
An Iran-linked hacker group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack of a medical tech company, in what appears to be the first significant instance of Iran hacking an American company since the start of war between the countries. The company, Stryker, produces a range of medical equipment and technology, and is headquartered in Michigan. Historically, … Read more
An Iranian drone attack in Kuwait that killed six U.S. service members in the early hours of the war with Iran was more severe than has previously been revealed, with dozens suffering injuries including brain trauma, shrapnel wounds and burns, multiple sources told CBS News. Charlie D’Agata has more. Source link
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Rep. Adam Smith of Washington state, the ranking Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, opposes the war in Iran and wants Congress to be much more involved in policymaking. Smith joins “The Takeout” with his perspective. Source link
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Old intel may be to blame for U.S. strike on Iranian school, sources say 04:41 UP NEXT Trump describes conflict with Iran as ‘a little excursion’ 01:32 ‘We could do a lot worse’: Trump on what else needs … Read more
Sources told CBS News that dozens of U.S. service members suffered serious injuries, including shrapnel wounds and brain trauma, in an Iranian drone strike on a tactical operation center in Kuwait on March 1. Six U.S. troops were killed in the same attack. Former CENTCOM Commander General Joseph Votel joins CBS News to discuss. Source … Read more