Trump says military operations in Iran could end soon
On Wednesday evening, President Donald Trump delivered a national address on the war in Iran. In his speech, Trump spoke about what he described as his administration's accomplishments in the Middle East and said that U.S. military operations are "nearing completion." This comes as the conflict has killed Iran’s supreme leader, as well as a dozen other senior officials. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with political scientist, Dr. Benjamin Radd, who is here to help explain what could come after after Trump’s address this week.
On Wednesday evening, President Donald Trump delivered a national address on the war in Iran. In his speech, Trump spoke about what he described as his administration's accomplishments in the Middle East and said that U.S. military operations are "nearing completion." This comes as the conflict has killed Iran’s supreme leader, as well as a dozen other senior officials. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with political scientist, Dr. Benjamin Radd, who is here to help explain what could come after after Trump’s address this week.
Trump commends US military for 'swift, decisive, overwhelming victories'
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sent a message to the American people accusing the U.S. of being manipulated by Israel, saying Iran will endure any aggression by the U.S. and that “confrontation and engagement between Iran and the U.S. are accessible."
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sent a message to the American people accusing the U.S. of being manipulated by Israel, saying Iran will endure any aggression by the U.S. and that “confrontation and engagement between Iran and the U.S. are accessible."
Trump: US military operations in Iran are 'nearing completion'
President Donald Trump addressed the nation on Wednesday regarding the Iran war, saying the United States' objectives are "nearing completion."
President Donald Trump addressed the nation on Wednesday regarding the Iran war, saying the United States' objectives are "nearing completion."
Trump threatens to leave NATO again over Iran war: Can he do it?
President Trump is ramping up his threats against NATO again.
President Trump is ramping up his threats against NATO again.
Trump says US will leave Iran in 2 to 3 weeks
President Donald Trump has now signed an executive order that works to establish a nationwide list of verified eligible voters. Today, Trump also took time to answer questions about ongoing military operations in the Middle East that have been targeting Iran. Trump estimated that the US would conclude its attacks on Iran within two to three weeks. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with David Daoud, a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, as the war in Iran continues for yet another week.
President Donald Trump has now signed an executive order that works to establish a nationwide list of verified eligible voters. Today, Trump also took time to answer questions about ongoing military operations in the Middle East that have been targeting Iran. Trump estimated that the US would conclude its attacks on Iran within two to three weeks. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with David Daoud, a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, as the war in Iran continues for yet another week.
Trump to address nation on Wednesday regarding conflict in Middle East
U.S. gas prices have jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022.
U.S. gas prices have jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022.
Iran rejects Trump's claim of negotiations
The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is now past its 30th day. This comes amidst increasing indications that the war is broadening in its military scope. Reports from this weekend show that an Iranian missile strike on a Saudi air base recently wounded at least 15 American troops and damaged several aircraft, signaling Tehran’s willingness to directly target U.S. forces. LiveNOW’s J Russell is speaking with Kori Schake, a senior fellow and the director of foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI).
The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is now past its 30th day. This comes amidst increasing indications that the war is broadening in its military scope. Reports from this weekend show that an Iranian missile strike on a Saudi air base recently wounded at least 15 American troops and damaged several aircraft, signaling Tehran’s willingness to directly target U.S. forces. LiveNOW’s J Russell is speaking with Kori Schake, a senior fellow and the director of foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI).
Trump threatens escalation as Iran calls US demands "excessive, unrealistic and irrational"
President Donald Trump threatened to "completely obliterate" civilian infrastructure if a deal isn't reached as Iran calls U.S. demands "excessive, unrealistic and irrational."
President Donald Trump threatened to "completely obliterate" civilian infrastructure if a deal isn't reached as Iran calls U.S. demands "excessive, unrealistic and irrational."
Live updates: Iran warns against US ground invasion as war enters fifth week
The U.S.-Israel war with Iran continues to escalate as it enters its second month, with intensifying strikes and a widening regional impact.
The U.S.-Israel war with Iran continues to escalate as it enters its second month, with intensifying strikes and a widening regional impact.
American-born Israeli soldier killed in combat in Lebanon
A young man who moved from Connecticut to Israel last year to join the military was killed this weekend during a combat operation in Lebanon.
A young man who moved from Connecticut to Israel last year to join the military was killed this weekend during a combat operation in Lebanon.
Trump's approval rating dips amid Iran war
We are learning more this weekend as a number of recent polls show President Donald Trump’s approval rating slipping in the weeks after the Iran war began. The approval rating dip comes as ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to cause fuel prices to surge in the United States. Reports indicate that Americans are feeling pain at the pump as gas prices rise. Iran continues to halt most shipments of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
We are learning more this weekend as a number of recent polls show President Donald Trump’s approval rating slipping in the weeks after the Iran war began. The approval rating dip comes as ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to cause fuel prices to surge in the United States. Reports indicate that Americans are feeling pain at the pump as gas prices rise. Iran continues to halt most shipments of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
Pope Leo calls Iran war ‘atrocious’ on Palm Sunday
We are now learning that Pope Leo has said that God rejects the prayers of leaders who start wars and have "hands full of blood". The comments come as the Iran war entered its second month. Speaking to the tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square on Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week before Easter for the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, the pontiff condemned the ongoing conflict, calling it "atrocious" and emphasizing that Jesus must not be invoked to justify war.
We are now learning that Pope Leo has said that God rejects the prayers of leaders who start wars and have "hands full of blood". The comments come as the Iran war entered its second month. Speaking to the tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square on Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week before Easter for the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, the pontiff condemned the ongoing conflict, calling it "atrocious" and emphasizing that Jesus must not be invoked to justify war.
Iran tensions rise after Houthi missile attack
We are learning more after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized President Donald Trump for his approach to the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. This comes as Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel this weekend, raising concerns about the rebel group’s role in the ongoing Middle East conflict. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Joe Truzman, a senior research analyst and editor at FDD's Long War Journal, as Israel threatens to "escalate and expand" its campaign against Tehran.
We are learning more after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized President Donald Trump for his approach to the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. This comes as Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel this weekend, raising concerns about the rebel group’s role in the ongoing Middle East conflict. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Joe Truzman, a senior research analyst and editor at FDD's Long War Journal, as Israel threatens to "escalate and expand" its campaign against Tehran.
Ground operations possible as Iran war continues
Washington-based national security reporter with Reuters, Phil Stewart, is speaking with Andy Mac after reports that the Pentagon is now preparing for ground operations against Iran to go on for weeks. This new reporting comes to us from the Washington Post as Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen begin launching their first missiles toward Israel. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz as gas prices continue to rise across the globe.
Washington-based national security reporter with Reuters, Phil Stewart, is speaking with Andy Mac after reports that the Pentagon is now preparing for ground operations against Iran to go on for weeks. This new reporting comes to us from the Washington Post as Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen begin launching their first missiles toward Israel. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz as gas prices continue to rise across the globe.
Iran live updates: Houthi rebels join conflict as war enters 29th day
The U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran enters its 29th day Saturday with more American troops wounded and Israel ramping up its attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
The U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran enters its 29th day Saturday with more American troops wounded and Israel ramping up its attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Oil has surged since the Iran conflict, but gas prices may not be done rising
Crude prices have spiked following supply disruptions tied to the Iran conflict -- and some analysts say the full impact on gas prices is still yet to be felt.
Crude prices have spiked following supply disruptions tied to the Iran conflict -- and some analysts say the full impact on gas prices is still yet to be felt.
Iran latest: US troops wounded in missile attack at Saudi air base, AP reports
An Iranian missile attack reportedly wounded several U.S. troops and damaged several planes at an air base in Saudi Arabia.
An Iranian missile attack reportedly wounded several U.S. troops and damaged several planes at an air base in Saudi Arabia.
Trump tells Iran to ‘get serious’ on negotiations
We are now watching as President Donald Trump announces a call for Iranian leaders to engage "before it is too late, because once that happens, there is NO TURNING BACK." Trump's post came a day after he claimed a deal with Iran is around the corner. The United States has reportedly pitched a 15-point ceasefire plan that was eventually rejected. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Prof. Alon Burstein from the @Israel-Palestine-Report, who is helping us to understand the different statements released by Iran and the U.S. on where negotiations stand.
We are now watching as President Donald Trump announces a call for Iranian leaders to engage "before it is too late, because once that happens, there is NO TURNING BACK." Trump's post came a day after he claimed a deal with Iran is around the corner. The United States has reportedly pitched a 15-point ceasefire plan that was eventually rejected. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Prof. Alon Burstein from the @Israel-Palestine-Report, who is helping us to understand the different statements released by Iran and the U.S. on where negotiations stand.
Poll: Americans worry over gas and energy prices limited in early days of Iran war
A new poll finds Americans' concern about gas prices and whether energy would be available or affordable did not rise much during the early weeks of the Iran war.
A new poll finds Americans' concern about gas prices and whether energy would be available or affordable did not rise much during the early weeks of the Iran war.
Trump tells Iran to ‘get serious’ on negotiations after Tehran dismisses ceasefire proposal
Iran and the United States released conflicting statements over the progress of diplomatic efforts to end the war after Iran rejected a U.S. ceasefire proposal.
Iran and the United States released conflicting statements over the progress of diplomatic efforts to end the war after Iran rejected a U.S. ceasefire proposal.