CIA intelligence led to strike that killed Khamenei in Iran, source says
The CIA had tracked Khamenei's location for several months before the strike that killed him, a person familiar with the matter tells CBS News.
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Transcript: Sen. Tom Cotton on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
Sen. Tom Cotton says "not a simple answer" as to who will lead Iran now
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See Trump's full statement on "major combat operations" in Iran
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
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Iran retaliates for U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Joint U.S.-Israeli strikes against an array of targets in Iran on Saturday resulted in the death of that nation's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. As Iran's military forces launched retaliatory strikes, President Donald Trump vowed to continue the attacks with the objective of regime change. Charlie D'Agata reports from Tel Aviv.
Trump says diplomatic solution in Iran remains possible: "Much easier now"
The president said the strikes have put immense pressure on Iran, and he believes the U.S.-Israeli military action can lead to an eventual diplomatic solution.
U.S. and Israel launch more strikes on Iran following Khamenei's killing
President Trump said that "heavy and pinpoint bombing" of Iran would "continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary."
War with Iran | CBS News Special
Tony Dokoupil anchors special coverage of the large-scale military operation launched by the U.S. and Israel on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled for nearly 40 years. President Trump said the U.S. would continue "heavy and pinpoint bombing" throughout the week or "as long as necessary."
Destabilization of Iran will have "huge implications way beyond the Middle East," analyst says
With the U.S. and Israel launching an armed conflict with Iran, Saturday could mark one of the most consequential days for the Middle East in generations. Analyst and author Douglas Murray and CBS News' Major Garrett break it all down.
Iran's Khamenei killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes after nearly 40-year reign
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
U.S. politicians react after Trump launches military operation against Iran
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
How advanced is Iran's nuclear program? Here's what we know.
President Trump launched military strikes on Iran after several rounds of talks over the country's nuclear program and uranium stockpiles. Here's what to know about the nuclear program.
Tariffs pose "huge uncertainty" after Supreme Court ruling, experts say
The Trump administration is unlikely to back down from pursuing additional tariffs following the Supreme Court decision, according to trade experts.
Deadly mass shooting at high school and home in British Columbia, Canada
Police said the suspected shooter, an 18-year-old resident of the community where the school is located, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
U.S.-Iran talks set for Friday in Oman after drone and tanker incidents
The talks are expected to be held after the U.S. military said it shot down an Iranian drone and Iranian forces threatened to seize a U.S.-flagged vessel.
FIFA says it's received more than 500 million World Cup ticket requests
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
The dangers posed by cuts to U.S. foreign aid
Trump's policies have targeted American foreign aid, and with it the humanitarian groups whose work it funds around the world. "Sunday Morning" looks at the impacts of cutting the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID.
Usha Vance to visit Greenland
The trip was criticized Monday by Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede, who said Washington was interfering in Greenland's internal affairs.
Vance joining wife Usha on upcoming trip to Greenland
Vice President JD Vance said he "didn't want her to have all that fun by herself."
Where is Jeffrey Epstein's island — and what reportedly happened there?
Jeffrey Epstein's private island Little St. James is the site of a number of alleged crimes.
Disturbing details emerge after U.S. woman killed in Budapest
Investigators said Mackenzie Michalski and the suspect met at a nightclub and danced before leaving for the man's rented apartment.
American nurse killed in Budapest while on vacation, police arrest suspect
The victim, Mackenzie Michalski was reported missing on Nov. 5 after she was last seen at a nightclub in central Budapest.
Scientists warn rapid melting of Himalayan glaciers will impact us all
Climate and water experts say every person on the planet should be worried about the dizzying rate at which glaciers in the Himalayas are melting.
Cambridge's youngest-ever Black professor didn't speak until he was 11
Jason Arday couldn't read or write until he was 18 years old. Now he's reached the top of the academic world. Here's how, and what he's determined to do next.
COVID-19 vaccines saved nearly 20 million lives in a year, study says
The researchers say 600,000 more deaths could have been prevented if vaccine roll-out had been more ubiquitous.
Roman Colosseum reopens with new views
A new expansion of the famed Roman Colosseum gives tourists the opportunity to see the famed venue in a new light. Seth Doane reports.
U.S. to host 2026 World Cup, with neighbors
American proposal to host most games, but have some in Mexico and Canada, beats out Morocco's bid to FIFA voters
Soccer World Cup to allow many more nations in 2026
New plan involves 16 three-team groups with the top two advancing to a round of 32, making world's biggest sporting event 80 matches long
New device could detect explosive favored by terrorists
American researchers have developed a device that could detect even trace amounts of explosive TATP, which was found in the apartment of two Brussels attackers