Oil prices soar as war with Iran continues
The U.S. temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil already at sea as oil prices soar amid the Middle East conflict.
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Iran says nuclear facility hit by airstrike
Iran's Natanz nuclear enrichment facility was hit by an airstrike, the Iranian news agency Mizan reported on Saturday. The war is entering its fourth week.
Iran says key nuclear site hit by strike; Trump mulls "winding down" operations
The Iran war reached the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials said.
3/21: Saturday Morning
President Trump signaled that the U.S. may be "winding down" its operation in Iran as more than 2,000 Marines head to the Middle East. Meanwhile, oil prices continue to soar amid tension in the region.
Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
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U.S. sending thousands more Marines to Middle East
Thousands more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the Middle East, two U.S. officials told CBS News, as the war nears the three-week mark with no signs of letting up. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
3/20: CBS Evening News
Emergency evacuations ordered in Hawaii; travelers spend up to three hours in TSA lines.
Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
3/20: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Pentagon makes detailed preparations for potentially sending troops into Iran; Trump lashes out at NATO for not sending troops to Strait of Hormuz.
Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
Trump admin. undertakes heavy preparations for potential use of ground troops
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
Mexican president says citizen deaths in U.S. custody "can't be happening"
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday condemned the deaths of three Mexican nationals in ICE custody this year.
NATO pulls several hundred personnel from Iraq amid Iran war
The announcement comes as NATO faces criticism from President Trump, who's seeking military assistance in securing the key Strait of Hormuz.
6 highlights from CBS News' interview with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi
The United Nations' top nuclear watchdog, IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi, told CBS News that Iran still has the technical ability to restart its nuclear program, even though U.S. military strikes dented the program.
How Israel assassinates its foes: "Their intelligence is just so much better"
As the Iran war rages, Israel continues killing senior Iranian figures. CBS News asked experts how they do it.
Around 2,200 Marines, 3 warships headed to Middle East as Iran war continues
The first Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is coming from the Pacific, is still making its way toward the region
Trump calls NATO allies "cowards" as more Marines head toward Middle East
The Iran war is nearing the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials say.
Trump calls NATO allies "cowards" as Iran war nears 3-week mark
The Trump administration says Iran's autocratic regime is down but not out, and it won't say how long the deadly, costly conflict will go on.
U.S. fighter jet makes emergency landing after possible Iranian attack
U.S. military officials say an F-35 fighter jet was on a combat mission over Iran when it was forced to make an emergency landing at an undisclosed U.S. airbase in the Middle East. The pilot is in stable condition, officials say. It comes amid an Iranian strike on an oil refinery in Kuwait and concerns about global energy supplies.
Body of missing University of Alabama student found, Spanish police say
The body of James Gracey, the University of Alabama student who went missing on a spring break trip to Spain, was found in the water along a Barcelona beach near where he was last seen. Police say his death appears to be accidental.
Norway's crown princess speaks out on ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Mette-Marit, who is married to Crown Prince Haakon, sat down with Norwegian broadcaster NRK for a 20-minute interview on Thursday.
No sign of U.S. and Israel's war with Iran easing on eve of 3-week mark
The Trump administration says Iran's autocratic regime is down but not out, and it won't say how long the deadly, costly conflict will go on.
3/19: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Israel strikes a key Iranian natural gas field; Pentagon asking for an additional $200 billion for the Iran war, the Washington Post reports.
Missing American college student found dead in Barcelona
The body of missing University of Alabama student James Gracey, who disappeared on a trip to Barcelona, has been found, Spanish police said. Leigh Kiniry has details.
U.N. nuclear watchdog chief on what's next for Iran's nuclear ambitions
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency said that "a lot has survived" of Iran's nuclear capabilities, and military operations alone cannot destroy them. Margaret Brennan has details.
Trump downplays Iran war's impact on global energy prices
Hosting the prime minister of Japan in the Oval Office, President Trump downplayed the Iran war's impact on global energy prices. But gas prices are continuing to climb as the Defense Department asks for more funding. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Iran strikes Qatari natural gas plant after Israeli attack on key Iranian gas field
In a dramatic escalation, Iran launched a strike on the world's largest liquified natural gas plant in Qatar and oil refineries in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. It was in retaliation for an Israeli attack against the world's largest gas field in Iran. Charlie D'Agata has more.