Netanyahu praises sanctions targeting Iran’s economy
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We are getting reactions from around the world as Secretary Scott Bessent and the U.S. Treasury Department announced a new round of secondary sanctions aimed at countries that continue to do business with Iran. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Phil Stewart from Reuters to better understand what the Treasury Department means when they say they are pursuing 'economic D-Day' against Iran. 

Pentagon updates casualties: 757 injured in ongoing Iran conflict and overseas operations

The number of U.S. military service members injured since the February 28 start of Operation Epic Fury and Overseas Operations has risen to 757, according to the Pentagon’s Defense Casualty Analysis System. 

Concerns grow surrounding USS Abraham Lincoln sailors
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Riley Ceder is a reporter at Military Times and he is joining LiveNOW’s Andy Mac this evening as concerns continue to grow over crew conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln. This comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently said that conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier have been “misrepresented” after some reports indicating soldiers in distress. LiveNOW is also speaking with Col Michael J. Jernigan (Retired) as sailors reportedly struggling with low morale as their deployment continues. 

Trump demands Iran pay compensation for USS Cole victims and others killed in combat

President Donald Trump is now demanding Iran pay compensation for the families of those killed in the bombing of the USS Cole and thousands of others who have been killed in combat and in protest against Iran. 

Israel rejects Gaza peace plan in break with Trump
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We are learning more this weekend after reports that Israel is rejecting a 15-point Gaza proposal put forward by the Board of Peace. "Israel rejects the 15-point Gaza document proposed by the Board of Peace," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. "The IDF will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed." LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the latest headlines from the Middle East and out of Ukraine with Konstantin Toropin from The Associated Press. 

Iran reveals demands as 60-day peace talks window winds down

Iranian leadership published a new list of its demands before Tehran would allow the Strait of Hormuz to open again.

 Hormuz deal stalled, blockade against Iran continues
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President Donald Trump has recently said, when it comes to Iran, military action remains an option if diplomacy fails. This comes as Trump renewed his warning to Iran this week, saying the U.S. could strike the country "really hard" if negotiations between Washington and Tehran collapse again. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Prof. Alon Burstein from the @Israel-Palestine-Report as Trump continues to signal that a deal could be made to stop the ongoing conflict very soon. 

Trump slams Exxon, Chevron for making 'too much money'

President Donald Trump criticized Exxon and Chevron after both organizations posted high quarterly earnings amid the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.

New poll shows growing majority of Americans want Iran war over ‘now’

Public sentiment is shifting as the conflict with Iran drags on, with mounting calls from Americans for an end to the war alongside rising demands for reparations related to the conflict, according to a new poll.

Hamas disarmament deal faces concerns from Israel
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More news is coming in this week as President Donald Trump says he will halt new strikes against Iran for now. In his social media post this weekend, Trump said Israel is joining his commitment to end the war by implementing the ceasefire deal. Israel did not publicly comment on the announcement. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Prof. Alon Burstein with the @Israel-Palestine-Report as reports emerge that indicate Israel has now shared “serious security concerns” with the White House surrounding a proposed disarmament deal with Hamas. 

Trump gives weekend update on potential Iran deal
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We learned this weekend that President Donald Trump plans to halt new strikes against Iran for now, citing a reported deal currently in the works that hopes to end the five-month war. "The U.S.A. is locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II," Trump recently said. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is getting the latest as President Trump arrives in Washington D.C. ahead of another busy week at the White House. 

Trump announces pause in new Iran strikes
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We are learning more this weekend as President Donald Trump says he will halt new strikes against Iran for now, citing a reported deal in the works to end the five-month war. Trump made the announcement on Saturday night. An official involved in the peace talks told The Associated Press that the deal calls for reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Daniel L. Davis, a senior fellow at Defense Priorities, as Iran’s defense minister said the country was "neither surprised nor passive" after Trump’s announcement. 

Trump halts Iran strikes, citing potential deal to end war

President Donald Trump says he will halt new strikes against Iran for now, citing a reported deal in the works to end the five-month war. 

Pentagon: 268 US service members have been injured in overseas operations since July 7

The Pentagon updated its Defense Casualty Analysis System on Friday which shows there have been 238 U.S. service members injured in Overseas Operations since July 7.  

China reportedly sends 400 rocket launchers to Iran
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We are learning more after U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said this week that it had redirected 20 ships and disabled two others in the Strait of Hormuz. “CENTCOM forces continue to strictly enforce the U.S. blockade against Iran,” the command said in a post made on social media. We are also getting President Donald Trump’s reaction to reports that China is sending 400 rocket launchers to Iran via Pakistan. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Prof. Alon Burstein about a number of top stories coming out of the Middle East this week. 

Trump threatens Iran as US forces targeted in Jordan
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We are learning more after U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said this week that it had redirected 20 ships and disabled two others in the Strait of Hormuz as it continues to enforce its blockade of Iranian ports. “CENTCOM forces continue to strictly enforce the U.S. blockade against Iran,” the command said in a post made on social media. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Caitlin Doorbos, a Washington D.C.-based reporter for the New York Post, to learn more as conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate. 

US launches airstrikes after thwarting Iranian surprise attack

Iran’s elite paramilitary forces tried to launch a surprise attack on U.S. forces stationed in the Middle East, only to see none of the missiles fired reach their intended targets.

1 in 3 Americans support Iran war, new poll shows

An estimated one in three Americans support the war in Iran, the lowest rating Reuters has reported since the war began.

Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause military strikes

Oil prices pulled back this weekend as tensions eased in the Middle East. This comes as both the United States and Iran held off on military actions.