Hegseth says anyone helping Iran's war efforts will be "confronted strongly"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. will confront "anything that shouldn't be happening, whether it's in public or back-channeled."
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Venezuela's new gold rush moves at "Trump speed," but ignores a $25 million question
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
War fuels concern for safety of Americans imprisoned in Iran
A lawyer for an American man held in a notorious Iranian prison says he can only hope U.S. and Israeli forces "exercise extreme caution," as concern about U.S. prisoners mounts.
Fears for Americans jailed in Iran war zone: "He must be feeling very helpless"
A lawyer for an American man held in a notorious Iranian prison says he can only hope U.S. and Israeli forces "exercise extreme caution," as concern about U.S. prisoners mounts.
U.S. turns to Ukraine for drone defense expertise, but solutions may take time
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country will work with the Pentagon and Gulf allies to share what it has learned during four years of drone warfare.
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Russia providing intel to Iran about U.S. positions, sources say
Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov told reporters Russia's government is in "dialogue" with Iranian leadership representatives.
Airstrikes alone unlikely to result in regime change in Iran, expert warns
"States have been trying to topple regimes with air power alone and — I'm choosing my words carefully — it has never worked," Robert Pape told CBS News 24/7.
Trump demands "unconditional surrender" as Russia gives Iran intel on U.S. positions
With the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in its seventh day, President Trump says the aim is to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction and "Make Iran Great Again."
North Korea portrays Kim Jong Un as warrior and puppy-loving family man
Unusual images counter Kim Jong Un's image as a strongman dictator — featuring puppies and tender moments with his daughter and likely successor.
Paralympian aims to inspire next generation as she competes in two separate events
Team USA's Dani Aravich is competing in two separate events at the Paralympics. Her journey to the Games has inspired her to bring more awareness to the Paralympics and encourage the next generation of athletes. Kelly O'Grady reports.
4 men suspected of spying for Iran arrested in London
Four men suspected of spying for Iran on "locations and individuals linked to the Jewish community" were arrested in London, the Metropolitan Police say.
How the war in the Middle East is impacting China, one of Iran's closest allies
As the U.S. and Israel continue to strike new targets throughout Iran, China, an ally of Iran, is calling for peace talks. China is the largest importer of energy in the world and buys nearly all of Iran's sanctioned oil. Anna Coren reports on the global impacts of the war.
Trump encourages Iranian Kurds to attack Iran, but will he help them?
Iran's Kurdish minority has long pushed for the downfall of the Islamic Republic, but to make a move now, it will need help.
Four men suspected of spying for Iran arrested in London
Four men suspected of spying for Iran on "locations and individuals linked to the Jewish community" were arrested in London, the Metropolitan Police say.
Four suspected Iranian spies arrested in London
Four men suspected of spying for Iran on "locations and individuals linked to the Jewish community" were arrested in London, the Metropolitan Police say.
Iranian opposition group speaks out about war and the country's regime
An armed Iranian opposition group in northern Iraq speaks about the ongoing war in Iran as it enters a seventh day and what it could mean for the country's regime. Holly Williams reports.
Are oil prices likely to rise even more amid the Iran war?
U.S. oil prices continue to spike amid the ongoing war with Iran. On Thursday, the Dow tumbled almost 800 points, pushing it into negative territory for the year. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what to know.
Trump says there will be no deal with Iran "except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER"
With the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in its seventh day, President Trump says the aim is to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction and "Make Iran Great Again."
U.S., Israel strike Iran amid questions over who will replace country's leader
Powerful explosions devastate Tehran as the U.S. and Israel carry out more strikes across Iran on the seventh day of the war. It comes as questions swirl over who will replace Iran's slain leader. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Cuba reports 5th death from U.S.-flagged speedboat shootout
Prosecutors have filed terrorism charges against the surviving crew members. At least two of those aboard the boat were U.S. citizens, one of whom was killed.
Body parts of kidnapped tourist found on Bali beach, police say
Ihor Komarov, 28, was identified from DNA samples taken from the dismembered body and compared to those of his mother, police said.
Trump says U.S. and Israel intend to "go in and clean out" Iran regime
With the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in its seventh day, Trump says the aim is to "go in and clean out everything," suggesting a regime change objective.
Trump says U.S. and Israel intend to "go in and clean out" Iran regime
With the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in its seventh day, Trump says the aim is to "go in and clean out everything," suggesting a regime change objective.
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What's next for Iran's leadership after Khamenei's death
It took less than a minute for Israeli bombs to kill Iran's supreme leader, along with more than 40 senior figures, but according to people directly involved in the planning, the attack was three years in the making. As Matt Gutman reports, the big question now is who will lead Iran next.
U.S., Venezuela to establish diplomatic relations for first time since 2019
Relations between the two countries were cut off in 2019, during the first Trump administration.
U.S., Venezuela to establish diplomatic relations for first time since 2019
Relations between the two countries were cut off in 2019, during the first Trump administration.
Iran appeared to surveil center where U.S. forces were killed, Army memo says
In the week before an Iranian retaliatory strike that killed six U.S. service members, Iranian intelligence was likely able to identify and track American forces, according to a memo reviewed by CBS News.
U.S. and Israel target Iran's ballistic missile launchers, air defenses
On the sixth day of the Iran war, President Trump says Operation Epic Fury was far ahead of schedule. Joint U.S.-Israeli forces have near-complete control of Iranian skies. Tony Dokoupil has the latest.
U.S. seeking to "raze or level" Iran's ballistic missile industry, Adm. Cooper says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.