Iran Says Crew of Seized Israel-Linked Ship Will Be Released

Iran will release the personnel of a Portuguese-flagged container ship that it seized this month after discussions between officials from the two countries, Fars news agency reported, citing the ... Read More

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The White House says it will provide unspecified support for Israel’s defense against an ongoing airborne attack from Iran. National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said in a ... Read More

Israel strikes Iran with a missile, U.S. officials say, as Tehran downplays Netanyahu's apparent retaliation

Two U.S. officials tell CBS News an Israeli missile has hit Iran in apparent retaliation for the recent drone and missile attack​ on the Jewish state. Read More

Iran seizes Israeli-linked ship in Strait of Hormuz

Iran seized an Israeli-linked ship Saturday, the latest attack between the two countries as the Middle East is bracing for potential Iranian retaliation over a suspected Israeli strike earlier this ... Read More

Biden returns to White House after Iranian forces seize container ship

President Joe Biden cut short his weekend vacation and returned to the White House Saturday after the Iranian seizure of an Israel-related container ship made the threat of retaliation more tangible. Read More

US military ships are working to build a pier for Gaza aid. It's going to cost at least $320 million

A U.S. Navy ship and several Army vessels involved in an American-led effort to bring more aid into the besieged Gaza Strip are offshore of the enclave and ... Read More

Iran-Israel tension: Tehran says it has seized Israel-linked container ship near Hormuz Strait | Latest updates

Iran has vowed to avenge an alleged Israeli attack on its embassy in Damascus last week that killed seven of its elite military officers. Read More

Iran launches barrage of strikes toward Israel

Iran has launched a wave of strikes toward Israel in retaliation for last week's deadly Israeli strike on an Iranian embassy complex in Syria. Follow here for the latest live news updates. Read More

U.S. and Allies Penalize Iran for Striking Israel, and Try to Avert War

While imposing sanctions on Iran, U.S. and European governments are urging restraint amid fears of a cycle of escalation as Israel weighs retaliation for an Iranian attack. Read More

Israel and Iran played down an apparent Israeli strike. The muted responses could calm tensions — for now.

An apparent Israeli drone attack on Iran saw troops fire air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site near the central city of Isfahan. Read More