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Trump's 'America First' campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad
President Trump’s decision to strike Iran pulls him toward the kind of overseas conflict he once attacked
Political Science professor warns of long-term economic fallout from US attack on Iran
A Park University political science professor says Americans likely won't feel the full consequences of the recent U.S. military attack for months down the road.
Local business owner feels impact of overseas military operations
Many eyes are on the developing situation in Iran and Israel, especially here in the Hampton Roads.
Donald Trump’s Iran war speech, annotated
A close analysis of the president’s remarks announcing that the US and Israel had launched attacks on Iran.
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei dead after US, Israel strikes
Ayatollah Khamenei led Iran for nearly four decades before he was killed in a joint campaign by the US and Israel on Saturday.
U.S. and Israel strike Iran. Here's what we know
From the NPR podcast Sources and Methods:Overnight, the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran.The strikes targeted Iran’s top leaders, Supreme Leader Khamanei and President Masoud Pezeshkian — trying to kill them, according to a person briefed on Israel’s operation who spoke to NPR. Iran has responded by lobbing missiles at Israel and other countries in the region that host U.S. troops.Host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Greg Myre, NPR national security correspondent, and Daniel Estrin, NPR international correspondent based in Tel Aviv, about what they know and what could come next.
Photos show airport chaos as Iran strikes halt flights
The heart of the chaos is in the Middle East, where airports in Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi serve as megahubs for global connecting traffic.
Democrats demand immediate vote to restrain Trump on Iran
Congress is expected to vote on two resolutions that seek to block further military action, the latest test of a long-shot strategy to reassert lawmakers’ war powers.
Kamala Harris praises small businesses, condemns Iran bombing while in Detroit
Harris was in Detroit this weekend to promote her new memoir, \
Israeli officials say Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead. No word from US or Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died in a major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the United States, Israeli officials told The Associated Press on Saturday. There was no immediate comment from the U.S. or Iran on his status. The assassination of the second leader of the […]
Trump vowed to end wars. He is now opening a new front against Iran
Trump’s military campaign in Iran is a sharp turn in tone for a president who has long been critical of open-ended conflicts in the Middle East.
‘It’s a slap in the face of the United States Congress’: Lawmakers fume as Trump again bombs without their blessing
Top Capitol Hill Democrats, and a small number of Republicans, watched in alarm Saturday as the administration launched a major US assault on Iran, decrying President Donald Trump’s call for the overthrow of another foreign government without their expressed approval.
Only 21% of Americans Support the United States Initiating an Attack on Iran
The public’s appetite for a U.S. attack on Iran was low before President Trump and Israel took action on Saturday.
US shares video of its Iran strikes, including destroying targets
The US and Israeli militaries launched strikes against Iran with hundreds of aircraft and numerous munitions.
Key political and religious figures in Iran
After Saturday's major attack on Iran by the U.S. and Israel, U.S. President Donald Trump has called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny” and rise up against the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979.
Are Trump’s strikes against Iran legal? Experts are skeptical
Legal experts are already skeptical of President Donald Trump’s constitutional authority to launch new military action against Iran without Congress’ approval, especially if it leads to a prolonged conflict.
Obama official who backed Iran deal sparks online outrage with reaction to Trump's strike: 'Sit this one out'
Ben Rhodes, Obama official behind 2015 Iran deal, faces conservative backlash after criticizing Trump's military strike on Iran on social media platforms.
Fact-Checking Trump’s Justifications for Attacking Iran
The president made unsupported and exaggerated claims in a speech announcing the attack on Iran.
Iranian Americans divided in reactions to US attacks
The US launched military strikes against Iran, sparking divided reactions among Iranian Americans and Muslim groups.
Satellite images show Iranian warship burning after US, Israel strikes
New satellite imagery captures initial damage from the US and Israel's attack on Iran, including a burning warship and drone activity at air bases.
Israel says 200 fighters struck Iran, its largest-ever air operation
The Israeli fighter jets, which included F-35s and F-15s, dropped hundreds of bombs on roughly 500 targets.
War powers debate intensifies after Trump orders attack on Iran without approval by Congress
Key members of Congress are demanding a swift vote on a war powers resolution that would restrain President Donald Trump’s military attack on Iran
Iran attacks: How oil, stock markets could react to new Middle East war
The attacks on Iran are likely to send oil prices surging. Barclays says Brent crude could test $100 a barrel on Monday.
Democrats in Oregon’s Congressional delegation blast U.S.-led attack on Iran
President Donald Trump should have made the case to Congress before ordering military action, Oregon's Democratic U.S. senators and representatives said.
Mamdani on strikes in Iran: ‘Americans do not want this’
Locations across Iran, including the capital city of Tehran, were targeted.
Democrats will force a vote to limit Trump on Iran, along with some Republicans
Republicans in Congress largely praised President Donald Trump's strikes on Iran, but a few of them joined Democrats in saying he needs congressional authorization for war.
Colorado Republicans, Democrats clash over Iran military operation
Colorado’s congressional delegation split sharply along party lines Saturday after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, triggering a fresh debate in America over presidential war powers. Trump announced early Saturday morning that U.S and Israeli forces had begun “Operation Epic Fury” after multiple explosions were reported around Iran. Later in the day, the president said that […]
Slotkin: Trump hasn't justified U.S. strikes on Iran
Democrats have been largely critical, but one Republican member of Michigan's congressional delegation said Donald Trump took "decisive action."
Trump launches the regime-change effort in Iran that he pledged to avoid
Among all Trump’s military actions, this one is the most contradictory. The president has explicitly pitted himself against regime change in the Middle East and argued for a focus that’s close to home.
OPEC+ considers larger oil output hike amid Mideast tensions
Despite expectations that oversupply would weigh on the market, oil prices have risen this year on fears that a conflict between Iran and the U.S. would disrupt Middle East supply through the Strait of Hormuz.
Satellite pics show devastation at Iranian supreme leader's residence
At least six buildings were heavily damaged by the strike, with several collapsed, an analysis of fresh and older satellite images shows.
Pennsylvania politicians react to U.S., Israel strikes in Iran
Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing in after the U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran. After the first strikes Saturday appeared to hit areas...
MI politicians react to U.S. strikes on Iran: ‘Risking American lives’
Hours after the U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran, Michigan politicians have begun responding with a mix of praise and calls for Congressional oversight.
Omar, Squad lash out at Trump in response to Iran strike: 'Illegal regime change war'
President Trump's decision to attack Iran was quickly slammed by progressive members of the House including Reps. Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Greg Casar.
Trump’s case for the Iran war makes no sense
The scary incoherence at the heart of Trump’s latest, biggest war.
For Trump, the Iran Attack Is the Ultimate War of Choice
There was no immediate threat from Iran. But the president saw a chance to push a weakened government over the edge, and is betting he can spark a popular uprising.
Michigan politicians divided on Trump's Iran strikes, congressional war powers
U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran without congressional approval, sparking strong reactions from Michigan politicians.
Watch: US, Israel launch attacks on Iran and Tehran retaliates
Explosions were heard in Tehran on Saturday, Feb. 28, as the US and Israel launched a "preemptive" strike against Iran.
US strikes Iran: Trump’s gamble could spark wider Iran war
US strikes Iran as President Trump gambles on ending nuclear ambitions, risking a wider war and testing whether Americans are on board.
In Congress, GOP leaders support Trump strikes on Iran but Democrats seek vote
Congress divided along party lines to the strikes on Iran, with Republicans largely supporting Trump and Democrats calling for an authorization vote.
Flight radar shows airspace empty over Iran after US, Israel strikes
Maps show empty airspace over Iran as global airlines canceled flights following US, Israel strikes on Iran.
Iran fired missiles into multiple countries. Here's what happened.
Iran appears to have launched strikes into at least six countries. It said it was targeting US military bases in the region.
Israel targets Iran’s supreme leader in sweeping strikes as US joins ‘Operation Epic Fury’
Israel strikes Iran in bombing campaign targeting Supreme Leader Khamenei in joint US operation dubbed Epic Fury, as Trump calls for regime change.
GOP Rep Massie joins Democrats in opposition to US Iran strikes
Rep. Thomas Massie joins Democrats opposing Trump's Iran strikes, citing lack of congressional approval for military action against Iranian targets.
Analyst assesses Iran politics as US launches attacks
Terrorism expert Hans-Jakob Schindler describes Iran's leadership as a "multipolar system" that will be hard to break through.
Week in Politics: Does Trump have political support for his actions in Iran?
We look at what President Trump's decision to attack Iran means, what kind of support he has in Iran and what this moment means for his administration.
Read President Donald Trump’s full statement on Iran strike: ‘Major combat operations’
“Stay sheltered. Don’t leave your home. It’s very dangerous outside. Bombs will be dropping everywhere,” Trump told the people of Iran after the strikes.
Why did the US strike Iran?
And four other questions about the latest conflict in the Middle East, answered.
Schools, most businesses to stay shuttered Sunday amid Israel-US assault on Iran
Health system suspends all non-essential services, while courts cancel all but urgent proceedings; banks, supermarkets remain open as economy minister urges public to avoid panic buying
Strikes on Iran upend some of the world's busiest airspace
Following US and Israeli strikes, Iran and neighbor nations closed airspace, impacting airlines like Qatar Airways and Emirates.
Trump announces attack on Iran, says US will 'destroy' its missiles
The U.S. aims to wipe out Iran's ballistic missile program, prevent it from obtaining a nuclear weapon and help its people seize control, Trump said.
US forces locked in air-defense battles amid fight with Iran: official
A US official told Business Insider that land, air, and naval forces are participating in the air defense operations.
Trump deliberated on Iran for weeks. His ‘massive and ongoing’ operation comes with acknowledgment US lives could be lost
President Donald Trump’s announcement of a “massive and ongoing” US military campaign against Iran — and his explicit call for the country’s citizens to shake off their oppressive leadership — put on display his fresh appetite for geopolitical risk and thrust his presidency into a deeper period of uncertainty.
US and Israel strike Iran, officials confirm
The US and Israel struck Iran, officials confirmed. The US had built up a large military footprint in and around the Middle East in recent weeks.
Congress prepares for war powers resolution vote to block U.S. strikes on Iran
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Friday a bipartisan coalition is working to force a vote as soon as next week on a war powers resolution that would attempt to prevent any U.S. action against Iran without approval from Congress.
Democrats push for vote on Massie's Iran resolution
House Democratic leaders say they plan to force a full vote next week on a bipartisan resolution cosponsored by Rep. Thomas Massie.
Trump Says He’s ‘Not Happy’ With Progress of Iran Talks
The president expressed his negative view of the status of nuclear talks as he weighed military strikes against Iran.
Trump says he’s ‘not happy’ with state of Iran-US talks
President Donald Trump said he is “not happy” with the way talks between the US and Iran have been going. Follow for live updates.
Politics expert Nelsen reacts to State of the Union address
Furman politics expert Brent Nelsen says SOTU addresses tend to be more about show than substance especially during a midterm election year. He speaks with FOX Carolina News about a range of topics including U.S. tensions with Iran and tariff policy.
Vance: ‘No chance’ U.S. will be in drawn-out war in Middle East
As President Trump contemplates military action in Iran, the vice president told The Post he still sees himself as a “skeptic” of overseas military intervention.
Does the US have enough aircraft carriers for all Trump’s wars?
Want to threaten Iran? You’re going to need a bigger boat.
Trump risks walking into an Iraq-style trap in Iran
Donald Trump might never have been president but for political and social backlash to the Iraq war that shattered trust in the governing establishment.
White House officials believe ‘the politics are a lot better’ if Israel strikes Iran first
As the administration mulls military action in Iran, officials argue it’d be best ifIsrael makes the first move.
Democrats are spoiling for a fight in Texas: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump's options in Iran.
Soaring cost of food and other staples squeezes Iranians as threat of U.S. attack looms
The mounting costs only further strain the population as they fear a possible war with the U.S. and wrestle with the aftermath of protests that swept the country last month.
Balancing act: Top general tries to avoid conflict with Trump while preparing for possible war with Iran
As Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine has been drafting military options for potentially striking Iran, a steady stream of top officials from the Army, Navy and Air Force have been quietly summoned directly to his office.
Iran accuses US of spreading ‘big lies’ after Trump’s State of the Union address
President claimed during longest ever State of the Union speech that Tehran was building weapons that could strike the US
WATCH: ‘Can't let’ Iran have a nuclear weapon, Trump says
The U.S. has been building up its largest military presence of American warships and aircraft in decades in the Middle East, as the Trump administration plans to restart talks with Iran over its nuclear program.
Oil prices hover near seven-month highs ahead of US-Iran talks
Oil prices were hovering near seven-month highs on Wednesday as the threat of military conflict between the U.S. and Iran that could disrupt supply continues to worry investors even as talks between the parties are set for Thursday.
US re-asserts 2025 strikes ‘obliterated’ Iran’s nuclear programme
The White House comment comes after a senior Trump aide said Iran is a week away from having material for nuclear bomb.
Trump reportedly frustrated as he waits on envoys’ judgment over Iran strikes
Trump’s decision to order airstrikes against Iran will hinge in part on the judgment of Trump’s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
Ayatollah Khamenei's Politics of Martyrdom Means Iran Won't Surrender to Trump's United States
Iran's leader is unlikely to ever accept surrender to the United States.
Trump said Iran’s nuclear program was ‘obliterated.’ So why is he looking to strike again?
In March, the US intelligence community assessed that Iran was “not building a nuclear weapon.”
Trump confronts his 3 main options on Iran — from diplomacy to trying to topple a regime
After ordering the largest American military buildup in the Middle East since the onset of the Iraq War, President Donald Trump now has a decision to make on Iran.
Trump Says General Caine Sees Easy Victory if U.S. Attacks Iran
The remarks differ from what Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is said to have told the president in high-level White House meetings.
Pentagon Flags Risks of a Major Operation Against Iran
The warnings have been led by Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, within the Defense Department and during meetings of the National Security Council.
Major changes to the Send system - can the government win over MPs and parents?
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the government’s long-awaited plans for the special educational needs and disabilities system
Live updates: Trump leaves tariff refunds to the courts as he mulls military action in Iran
Gold rises as dollar falls on US Supreme Court tariff verdict
Gold rose to a more than three-week high on Monday, as the dollar fell after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a vast swathe of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Friday and as U.S.-Iran tensions simmered.
Ron DeSantis doubts deal possible with 'tottering' Iran regime, thinks Donald Trump will 'follow through' with attacks
'They don't want to have a peaceful world like we would want to enjoy with our allies.'
Trump Considers Targeted Strike Against Iran, Followed by Larger Attack
The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran.
Trump Considers Targeted Strike Against Iran, Followed by Larger Attack
The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran.
Under Trump Pressure, Iran Finds Its Friends Are of Little Help
China and Russia have forged closer ties with Tehran but have shown little willingness to provide military aid in a conflict with the U.S.
Politics chat: Trump says he'll raise tariffs despite Supreme Court ruling
President Trump says he will raise global tariffs by 15% days after the Supreme Court ruled he doesn't have the emergency power to raise tariffs. And the world waits to see if Trump will strike Iran.
Exiled Iranian princess: Islamic regime 'has never been this close' to falling, people 'begging' Trump to help
Exiled Iranian princess Noor Phalavi said Iran's regime has never been weaker than it is now and urged action against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Will the US attack Iran? Trump weighs options, floats limited strike
'I guess I am considering that,' President Donald Trump said of as he weighed a limited strike on Iran amid nuclear negotiations.
Week in Politics: SCOTUS shuts down Trump's tariffs; U.S.-Iran update
We look at the U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down many of President Trump's tariffs, as well as a look as the possibility of another military clash with Iran.
Padres drop Cactus League opener, but there were positives
Romeo Sanabria and Jose Miranda homer for San Diego.
DC Wrap: Supreme Court nixes tariffs; Trump mulling strikes on Iran
A look at the day's biggest stories in national politics
Trump warns he's considering limited strikes as Iranian diplomat says proposed deal is imminent
President Donald Trump has warned that limited strikes against Iran are possible even as the country’s top diplomat says Tehran expects to have a proposed deal ready in the next few days following nuclear talks with the U.S. Trump’s remarks Friday came a few hours after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi said on MSNOW’s “Morning Joe” show that his country was planning to finalize a draft deal in “the next two to three days” to then send to Washington
Iran says US military build-up ‘unnecessary and unhelpful’, deal achievable
Top Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi says US 'has not asked' for zero uranium enrichment in nuclear talks.
Trump weighs strikes as he gives Iran ‘10 to 15 days’ to agree deal over nuclear programme
The US has amassed an arsenal of military assets in the Middle East that would allow it to launch an aerial bombing campaign against Iran
Silicon Valley engineers charged with stealing Google trade secrets and transferring them to Iran
Three Silicon Valley engineers arrested for allegedly stealing Google trade secrets and transferring sensitive data to Iran, federal prosecutors announced.
TIME100 Health Honorees Speak at Event in New York City
Dr. Kiran Musunuru, Kerry Burnight, Jesse Eisenberg toasted to funding research, reimagining aging, and spreading altruism.