Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks with “CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil about the “superbly close” coordination between the U.S. and Israel on their war with Iran, outlining the objectives of their military campaign, sharing his vision for the country’s future and more. Source link
WASHINGTON — The GOP-led Senate on Wednesday rejected a war powers resolution aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s ability to carry out further military action against Iran. The vote was 47-53, short of the simple majority needed to move the resolution to the Senate floor. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the only Democrat to … Read more
Senate voting on Trump’s war powers after attack on Iran – CBS News Watch CBS News Members of Congress are voting Wednesday on a war powers resolution aimed at blocking President Trump from using additional military force against Iran without approval. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more. Source link
Watch: Leavitt takes questions on Iran war, stranded Americans in the Middle East – CBS News Watch CBS News White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt briefed reporters Wednesday as the U.S.-Israel war with Iran continued. Source link
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Sgt. Declan Coady had been sending his family updates from Kuwait every hour or two after the U.S. and Israel launched their military campaign against Iran, letting them know he was OK, even as Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and Gulf Arab states that host U.S. armed forces. When … Read more
Since the war in Iran started on Saturday, six American service members have been killed, including a Minnesota mother of two, an Iowa college student and a Florida native remembered by his family as the “life of the party.” Four of the fallen service members, all members of the U.S. Army Reserve, have been identified … Read more
Hegseth touts U.S. military tactics in Iran war – CBS News Watch CBS News Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth touted the U.S. military’s tactics against Iran and gave updates on recent strikes. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest. Source link
FRANKFURT, Germany — FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The Iran war’s disruption of Middle East oil and gas supplies and soaring prices are strengthening Russia’s ability to profit from its energy exports, a pillar of the Kremlin’s budget and a key to paying for its own war in Ukraine. Prices for Russia’s oil exports have risen … Read more
Key takeaways as Iran war enters Day 5 – CBS News Watch CBS News Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a second briefing on the Iran war as Israel launched new strikes against Tehran and Lebanon. CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata and Natalie Brand report. Source … Read more
WASHINGTON — Concerns over depleting munitions used to defend American forces in the Middle East may lead the Trump administration to force defense companies to produce more weaponry quickly, according to three people familiar with the discussions. In private briefings with Congress, Trump administration officials have discussed the prospect of invoking the Defense Production Act … Read more