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Gas prices top $4 a gallon in many states; President Trump lashes out at allies over Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump says Iran war could wrap up in 2-3 weeks as gas prices rise
President Trump indicated Tuesday the Iran war may wrap up "very soon" and he could abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the war pushes U.S. gas prices over the $4 mark.
3/31: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Gas prices top $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022; Trump says he's not ready yet to end efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.
Iran war's impact is spreading beyond oil, hitting helium and aluminum
Shortages of helium, a byproduct of natural gas processing, could create problems for semiconductor and medical equipment manufacturers.
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Hegseth slated for House testimony amid Iran war pressure, sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is tentatively expected to testify publicly before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29, according to two sources familiar with the plans.
Police find drug-smuggling tunnel with rail system and cranes in Spain
Police said two people headed the network, including one person considered to be the "narco-architect" and "mastermind of the tunnels."
Premature babies who escaped Gaza war finally reunited with families
Palestinian parents separated from their premature newborns by the war in Gaza finally get to meet their children for the first time.
King Charles set for state visit to U.S. in late April
The visit "will celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States," Buckingham Palace says.
Trump says allies must "come in and take care of" Strait of Hormuz
President Trump told CBS News that he is not ready "quite yet" to abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, despite a Truth Social post suggesting allies need to do it themselves.
Trump says he's not ready "quite yet" to leave it to allies to reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Trump told CBS News that he is not ready "quite yet" to abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, despite a Truth Social post suggesting allies need to do it themselves.
Gas price rises as Trump mulls dropping bid to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Trump indicates he could abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the war pushes U.S. gas prices over the $4 mark.
Iranian says regime is "ready at any cost" to stay in power as Trump renews threats
A Tehran resident told CBS News many people have given up hope that the war will help topple the regime, adding that it is "ready at any cost" to stay in power. Meanwhile, President Trump has renewed threats to strike Iran's power plants. Holly Williams reports.
Pete Hegseth says "upcoming days will be decisive" in war against Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine held a news conference at the Pentagon as gas prices in the U.S. continued to climb amid the ongoing war with Iran.
Watch Live: Pete Hegseth says "upcoming days will be decisive" in war against Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine held a news conference at the Pentagon as gas prices in the U.S. continued to climb amid the ongoing war with Iran.
King Charles set for state visit to U.S. in late April, palace confirms
The visit "will celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States," Buckingham Palace says.
Watch Live: Pete Hegseth, Dan Caine hold news briefing as Iran strikes Kuwaiti oil tanker
President Trump on Monday renewed his calls to attack Iranian civilian energy and water infrastructure if no deal is reached to end the war.
Hegseth, Caine hold news briefing as Iran strikes Kuwaiti oil tanker
President Trump on Monday renewed his calls to attack Iranian civilian energy and water infrastructure if no deal is reached to end the war.
Camels used to smuggle hundreds of bottles of booze, police say
Authorities said the smuggler turned to forest paths and camels to avoid road checkpoints.
Camels used to smuggle alcohol to avoid taxes, police say
Authorities said the smuggler turned to forest paths and camels to avoid road checkpoints.
Gas price rises as Iranian drone hits tanker off Dubai and war grinds on
Iran strikes a tanker off Dubai and reports suggest a first attack on an Iranian desalination plant, as the war pushes U.S. gas prices over the $4 mark.
3/30: The Takeout with Major Garrett
More U.S. troops arrive in the Middle East while Trump touts Iran talks; TSA workers begin receiving paychecks, but shutdown continues.
Former Mossad official says Iran was underestimated by Trump administration
As the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen join the conflict with Israel, a former Mossad official tells Holly Williams that the Iranians were underestimated.
Trump claims deal is possible with Iran while threatening strikes on energy sector
President Trump argues he's making progress in talks with Iran, but threatened to blow up Iran's energy sector if talks fail. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
3/30: CBS Evening News
President Trump claims deal is possible with Iran while threatening strikes on energy sector; anticipation grows for Artemis II moon launch.
Trump threatens to invade Iran, "obliterate" its energy resources
Energy markets remain volatile as President Trump threatens Iran with an invasion to seize its oil while also suggesting a deal could soon end the war.
Nearly $100 million worth of cocaine found hidden in bananas
The massive seizure of cocaine marked the latest instance of the illicit drug being found hidden in a shipment of the fruit.
Air Canada CEO to retire after backlash over English-only crash message
Air Canada will seek a new CEO with "the ability to communicate in French" after Rousseau's English-only condolence message about the deadly New York crash.
Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
Special Operations Forces, Marines and Army troops now in Middle East, sources say
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.