Air Force general shares updates on U.S. strikes
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine held an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning in the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." Caine then shared additional details on the operation. On June 22, the U.S. targeted three Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. President Donald Trump said the goal was to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities and prevent it from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine held an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning in the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." Caine then shared additional details on the operation. On June 22, the U.S. targeted three Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. President Donald Trump said the goal was to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities and prevent it from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Hegseth bashes media after feud over Iran bomb damage
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke at an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning at the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." However, some media organizations have said the U.S. airstrikes did not destroy Iran's nuclear capability and only set it back by a few months. Hegseth said he believes the media is overly focused on finding scandals and negative stories about him and the administration, rather than acknowledging positive achievements.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke at an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning at the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." However, some media organizations have said the U.S. airstrikes did not destroy Iran's nuclear capability and only set it back by a few months. Hegseth said he believes the media is overly focused on finding scandals and negative stories about him and the administration, rather than acknowledging positive achievements.
Pete Hegseth speaks on U.S. strikes against Iran
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke at an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning at the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." On June 22, the U.S. targeted three Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. President Donald Trump said the goal was to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities and prevent it from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Officials claimed the sites sustained "extremely severe damage and destruction," setting back Iran's nuclear program. However, Iran claimed the sites sustained "quite superficial" damage.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke at an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning at the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." On June 22, the U.S. targeted three Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. President Donald Trump said the goal was to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities and prevent it from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Officials claimed the sites sustained "extremely severe damage and destruction," setting back Iran's nuclear program. However, Iran claimed the sites sustained "quite superficial" damage.
Trump answers question after being called 'daddy'
President Donald Trump had an eyebrow-raising response to being called "daddy" by the NATO chief as Sen. Marco Rubio was struggling to stay composed. "He did it very affectionately though," Trump said with a smile. '"Daddy, you're my daddy."
President Donald Trump had an eyebrow-raising response to being called "daddy" by the NATO chief as Sen. Marco Rubio was struggling to stay composed. "He did it very affectionately though," Trump said with a smile. '"Daddy, you're my daddy."
Conflicting reports on damage in Iran
President Donald Trump and his top officials have pushed back on a leaked intelligence report that said United States strikes on Iran only set its nuclear program back by a few months. Trump said the strikes led to the "virtual obliteration" of Iran's nuclear capabilities and set its atomic program back "by decades." However, other sources are saying that Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium was not eliminated.
President Donald Trump and his top officials have pushed back on a leaked intelligence report that said United States strikes on Iran only set its nuclear program back by a few months. Trump said the strikes led to the "virtual obliteration" of Iran's nuclear capabilities and set its atomic program back "by decades." However, other sources are saying that Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium was not eliminated.
President Trump holds bilateral meeting at NATO Summit
President Donald Trump hosted a short bilateral meeting on Wednesday morning at the NATO Summit. During the meeting, Trump said he has enjoyed the summit and also touched upon the recent Israel and Iran war. Trump slammed media outlets for reporting the Pentagon's early assessment of the American attack on Iran that cast doubt on his administration's claims that Tehran's nuclear program was "obliterated." He said the reports are an attempt to "demean one of the most successful military strikes in history", as he insisted Tehran's nuclear program was "completely destroyed."
President Donald Trump hosted a short bilateral meeting on Wednesday morning at the NATO Summit. During the meeting, Trump said he has enjoyed the summit and also touched upon the recent Israel and Iran war. Trump slammed media outlets for reporting the Pentagon's early assessment of the American attack on Iran that cast doubt on his administration's claims that Tehran's nuclear program was "obliterated." He said the reports are an attempt to "demean one of the most successful military strikes in history", as he insisted Tehran's nuclear program was "completely destroyed."
Florida man survives nearly 2 weeks lost in Himalayas
A Florida family is celebrating a miraculous reunion after their son was found alive in India following a harrowing nine-day ordeal lost in the Himalayas.
A Florida family is celebrating a miraculous reunion after their son was found alive in India following a harrowing nine-day ordeal lost in the Himalayas.
President Trump on Israel and Iran ceasefire
President Donald Trump swore Tuesday morning while talking to reporters about the faltering ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Although Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, Israel accused Iran Tuesday morning of launching missiles into its airspace after the truce was supposed to be in effect. Trump expressed disappointment about the continued attacks.
President Donald Trump swore Tuesday morning while talking to reporters about the faltering ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Although Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, Israel accused Iran Tuesday morning of launching missiles into its airspace after the truce was supposed to be in effect. Trump expressed disappointment about the continued attacks.
Trump claims ceasefire between Iran and Israel
Iran's foreign minister said that no agreement on a ceasefire deal has been reached, but said it will stop its military response at 4 a.m. if Israel also concludes its "illegal aggression."
Iran's foreign minister said that no agreement on a ceasefire deal has been reached, but said it will stop its military response at 4 a.m. if Israel also concludes its "illegal aggression."
Tensions continue to escalate in Middle East
President Donald Trump says he's still weighing whether the United States will get involved in Israel?s conflict with Iran. But in the meantime, the U.S. military has sent multiple B-2 bombers from an Air Force Base in Missouri.
President Donald Trump says he's still weighing whether the United States will get involved in Israel?s conflict with Iran. But in the meantime, the U.S. military has sent multiple B-2 bombers from an Air Force Base in Missouri.
Activist speaks after freed from immigration detention
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was released Friday from federal immigration detention, freed after 104 days by a judge?s ruling after becoming a symbol of President Donald Trump ?s clampdown on campus protests. The former Columbia University graduate student left a federal facility in Louisiana on Friday. He is expected to head to New York to reunite with his U.S. citizen wife and infant son, born while Khalil was detained. Khalil is holding a news conference to speak on the recent events. (Credit: WNYW)
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was released Friday from federal immigration detention, freed after 104 days by a judge?s ruling after becoming a symbol of President Donald Trump ?s clampdown on campus protests. The former Columbia University graduate student left a federal facility in Louisiana on Friday. He is expected to head to New York to reunite with his U.S. citizen wife and infant son, born while Khalil was detained. Khalil is holding a news conference to speak on the recent events. (Credit: WNYW)
How involved should the U.S. get in the Middle East?
President Donald Trump will decide whether or not the United Sates gets directly involved in the Iran-Israel conflict within the next two weeks, the White House has said. Trump and his administration have sought to maintain an air of strategic ambiguity, not revealing much publicly about their thinking or potential courses of action.
President Donald Trump will decide whether or not the United Sates gets directly involved in the Iran-Israel conflict within the next two weeks, the White House has said. Trump and his administration have sought to maintain an air of strategic ambiguity, not revealing much publicly about their thinking or potential courses of action.
President Trump to decide on Iran in next 2 weeks
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that President Donald Trump will make a decision on the U.S. becoming involved in Israel's conflict with Iran within the next two weeks. Leavitt said that there have been six rounds of direct and indirect negotiations with Iran. She said that talks continue but declined to provide details.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that President Donald Trump will make a decision on the U.S. becoming involved in Israel's conflict with Iran within the next two weeks. Leavitt said that there have been six rounds of direct and indirect negotiations with Iran. She said that talks continue but declined to provide details.
Israel flight lands in Florida: Rescue passenger speaks
The first of several flights chartered by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to rescue Americans in Israel landed Thursday morning at the Tampa International Airport. The rescues come as the country?s conflict with Iran intensifiesJosh Hammer, a Newsweek editor and a South Florida resident who was on one of the rescue flights, spoke about what he witnessed in Israel before evacuating.
The first of several flights chartered by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to rescue Americans in Israel landed Thursday morning at the Tampa International Airport. The rescues come as the country?s conflict with Iran intensifiesJosh Hammer, a Newsweek editor and a South Florida resident who was on one of the rescue flights, spoke about what he witnessed in Israel before evacuating.
Israel and Iran fight over nuclear weapons
After a week of fighting between Israel and Iran, President Donald Trumps says he could decide within the next two weeks whether the United States will strike Iran, keeping the chance of more negotiations open. Trump has maintained that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.
After a week of fighting between Israel and Iran, President Donald Trumps says he could decide within the next two weeks whether the United States will strike Iran, keeping the chance of more negotiations open. Trump has maintained that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.
Gov. DeSantis speaks on Americans evacuated from Israel
The first of several flights chartered by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to rescue Americans in Israel landed Thursday morning at the Tampa International Airport. The rescues come as the country?s conflict with Iran intensifies. DeSantis hosted a press conference after greeting a flight arriving from Israel in the early hours of Friday morning in Tampa.
The first of several flights chartered by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to rescue Americans in Israel landed Thursday morning at the Tampa International Airport. The rescues come as the country?s conflict with Iran intensifies. DeSantis hosted a press conference after greeting a flight arriving from Israel in the early hours of Friday morning in Tampa.
Trump administration: Immigration, economy, foreign policy
President Donald Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Thursday afternoon at the White House. During the briefing, Leavitt discussed topics including immigration, the economy, foreign affairs and the Israel-Iran conflict.
President Donald Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Thursday afternoon at the White House. During the briefing, Leavitt discussed topics including immigration, the economy, foreign affairs and the Israel-Iran conflict.
Trump will decide on attacking Iran in next 2 weeks
President Donald Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Thursday afternoon at the White House. At the event, Leavitt said that based on the "substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place" with Iran in the near future, he will make his decision "whether or not to go" in the next two weeks.
President Donald Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Thursday afternoon at the White House. At the event, Leavitt said that based on the "substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place" with Iran in the near future, he will make his decision "whether or not to go" in the next two weeks.
Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes
Israeli and Iranian forces are continuing to trade war missile attacks, leaving massive destruction in their wake. Israel was hit by a new wave of Iranian missiles on Thursday, with a major hospital in the south sustaining ?extensive damage,? according to officials.
Israeli and Iranian forces are continuing to trade war missile attacks, leaving massive destruction in their wake. Israel was hit by a new wave of Iranian missiles on Thursday, with a major hospital in the south sustaining ?extensive damage,? according to officials.
Trump weighs U.S. involvement in Israel-Iran conflict
President Donald Trump said it was up in the air whether he will sign off on military strikes targeting Iran's nuclear facilities ? comments that came as his administration weighs U.S. involvement in the growing conflict between Israel and Iran. Trump told reporters outside the White House on Wednesday that he had not ruled out whether the U.S. will strike Iranian nuclear facilities but said that the coming days or the "next week is going to be very big."
President Donald Trump said it was up in the air whether he will sign off on military strikes targeting Iran's nuclear facilities ? comments that came as his administration weighs U.S. involvement in the growing conflict between Israel and Iran. Trump told reporters outside the White House on Wednesday that he had not ruled out whether the U.S. will strike Iranian nuclear facilities but said that the coming days or the "next week is going to be very big."