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.
Two states set new record high for gas prices
Fuel prices in two U.S. states have surged to an all-time high as the national average cost per gallon has risen in the weeks following the conflict in Iran.
Fuel prices in two U.S. states have surged to an all-time high as the national average cost per gallon has risen in the weeks following the conflict in Iran.
Trump says Iran negotiations ongoing as US strikes two-thirds of country's munitions plants
The Trump administration reportedly offered the ceasefire plan to Iran as the U.S. appears to look for an end to the war even as more troops head to the Middle East.
The Trump administration reportedly offered the ceasefire plan to Iran as the U.S. appears to look for an end to the war even as more troops head to the Middle East.
Poll: Most Americans say war in Iran has gone too far
As President Trump deploys more troops to the Middle East, the majority of Americans believe the U.S-Israeli war against Iran has gone too far, a new AP-NORC poll finds.
As President Trump deploys more troops to the Middle East, the majority of Americans believe the U.S-Israeli war against Iran has gone too far, a new AP-NORC poll finds.
Trump sends 15-point plan to end war with Iran
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Prof. Alon Burstein from the @Israel-Palestine-Report as we learn of additional U.S. troops possibly being deployed to the Middle East, according to a Reuters report. The report says soldiers from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, currently stationed at Fort Bragg, are expected to be among those deployed. When asked recently about the possibility of the U.S. participating in talks to end the war, press secretary Karoline Leavitt reportedly said that "these are sensitive diplomatic discussions and the U.S. will not negotiate through the press."
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Prof. Alon Burstein from the @Israel-Palestine-Report as we learn of additional U.S. troops possibly being deployed to the Middle East, according to a Reuters report. The report says soldiers from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, currently stationed at Fort Bragg, are expected to be among those deployed. When asked recently about the possibility of the U.S. participating in talks to end the war, press secretary Karoline Leavitt reportedly said that "these are sensitive diplomatic discussions and the U.S. will not negotiate through the press."
Trump says Iran agreed to no nuclear weapons
We are hearing reports that President Donald Trump says his administration is holding productive talks with Tehran as fighting continues with no signs of slowing. This comes as the Associated Press reports that Iranian officials have said that Trump had backed down "following Iran’s firm warning." LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with retired Marine Intelligence Officer, Hal Kempfer, after Senate Democrats forced another vote on the war powers resolution Tuesday. The motion did not advance, failing with a vote of 47 in favor and 53 against.
We are hearing reports that President Donald Trump says his administration is holding productive talks with Tehran as fighting continues with no signs of slowing. This comes as the Associated Press reports that Iranian officials have said that Trump had backed down "following Iran’s firm warning." LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with retired Marine Intelligence Officer, Hal Kempfer, after Senate Democrats forced another vote on the war powers resolution Tuesday. The motion did not advance, failing with a vote of 47 in favor and 53 against.
Trump's approval rating hit new low amid Iran war, recent poll finds
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has slipped recently, according to a recent poll.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has slipped recently, according to a recent poll.
Thousands of more US troops to deploy to Middle East: Report
Thousands of soldiers from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, are expected to deploy to the Middle East, according to a Reuters report.
Thousands of soldiers from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, are expected to deploy to the Middle East, according to a Reuters report.
More troops reportedly being sent to Middle East
President Donald Trump said government officials were holding productive talks with Tehran, but Iran denied there were discussions as the war continues.
President Donald Trump said government officials were holding productive talks with Tehran, but Iran denied there were discussions as the war continues.
Trump says US speaking with Iranian leader, extends deadline on Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced on social media Monday morning that he has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the U.S. will hold off on power plant strikes for five days.
President Donald Trump announced on social media Monday morning that he has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the U.S. will hold off on power plant strikes for five days.
Trump extends deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump extended his deadline for striking Iranian power plants as pressure mounts over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says discussions will continue throughout the week as the war continues.
President Donald Trump extended his deadline for striking Iranian power plants as pressure mounts over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says discussions will continue throughout the week as the war continues.