If US bombs Iranian infrastructure, could it be a war crime? ‘Not at all,’ Trump says.

As the White House’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz looms amid reports that Tehran has rejected the latest ceasefire proposal, President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric on Monday, warning that the “entire country can be taken out in one night – and that night might be tomorrow night.” Mr. Trump alternately … Read more

Military archbishop says “it’s hard” to see Iran war “as something that would be sponsored by the Lord”

Washington — The leader of all U.S. military Catholic chaplains questioned the veracity of America’s war in Iran, saying that while there “was a threat with nuclear arms, it’s compensating for a threat before the threat is actually realized.”  Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who heads the Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services USA, told CBS News’ … Read more

Iran war will throttle oil flows even if Strait of Hormuz reopens soon, analysis predicts

The Iran war will continue to disrupt global oil supplies even if a ceasefire in the region leads to a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a new analysis.   Henning Gloystein, managing director of energy, industry and resources at geopolitical risk consultancy Eurasia Group, said it would take several months to … Read more

Watch: Trump’s full news conference on Iran war, rescue of U.S. airmen | Special Report

Watch: Trump’s full news conference on Iran war, rescue of U.S. airmen | Special Report – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump and senior officials from multiple departments on Monday held a news conference detailing the rescue of two U.S. crew members in Iran who had their fighter jet shot down last Friday. Tony … Read more

Watch: Trump takes questions on Iran war after rescue of F-15 crew | Special Report

Watch: Trump takes questions on Iran war after rescue of F-15 crew | Special Report – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump took a bevy of questions from reporters Monday about the war in Iran. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News’ special report on the news conference. Source link

Top GOP defense voice breaks with invasion fears, says US can reopen Hormuz without ground war

Trump issues Iran ultimatum to reopen Strait of Hormuz or face military action President Donald Trump issues a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, demanding they fully open the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating military strikes against their power plants. This comes after Iran launched long-range missiles capable of reaching Europe, escalating Middle East tensions and … Read more

Live Updates: Last-ditch bid for Iran war ceasefire as Trump threatens to blow

The spokesman for Iran’s foreign ministry said Monday that President Trump’s repeated threats to attack the country’s civilian infrastructure amounted to war crimes, as he acknowledged ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war but warned that “negotiation can in no way be compatible with ultimatums, crimes, or threats to commit war crimes. As reports said … Read more