Senior administration officials on Saturday briefed reporters on the runup to the U.S. strikes against Iran, said the U.S. had sought a diplomatic solution to its impasse with Iran, but it ended up as “not a tangible and realistic option.” They said that the factors in President Trump’s decision to strike were the long-term threat
Trump tells CBS News attacks could bring a diplomatic solution closer – CBS News Watch CBS News Chief Washington analyst Robert Costa spoke with President Trump by phone on Saturday. Mr. Trump told Costa he was somewhat surprised at Iran’s retaliatory response. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before {
Retired rear admiral estimates at least 2 weeks of conflict with Iran – CBS News Watch CBS News Retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery and Marine Corp. veteran Elliot Ackerman join “CBS Evening News” to discuss the U.S. and Israeli operations in Iran. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before {
Iranian leader Ali Khamenei and other high ranking military figures were killed in U.S.–Israel airstrikes on Iran. U.S. and Israeli authorities said Feb. 28. Iranian state media later confirmed the death. Operation Epic Fury strikes began at 1:15 a.m. ET, and President Donald Trump has said “pinpoint” bombings will continue through the coming week, or
Iranian leader Ali Khamenei and other high ranking military figures were killed in U.S.–Israel airstrikes on Iran. U.S. and Israeli authorities said Feb. 28. Iranian state media later confirmed the death. Operation Epic Fury strikes began at 1:15 a.m. ET, and President Donald Trump has said “pinpoint” bombings will continue through the coming week, or
A man holds a picture of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reading “ELIMINATED” as members of the Iranian community and supporters celebrate in Los Angeles on Feb. 28, 2026. Mario Tama/Getty Images WASHINGTON—Early Saturday, the United States and Israel carried out coordinated strikes on Iran, which resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah
This image from video provided by U.S. Central Command shows a missile being launched from a U.S. Navy ship in support of Operation Epic Fury on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. U.S. Central Command via AP WASHINGTON—Early Saturday, the United States and Israel carried out coordinated strikes on Iran, which resulted in the death of Iran’s