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Israel hits petrochemical plant in Iran ahead of Trump deadline

Israel hit a major petrochemical plant in southern Iran on Monday, just ahead of President Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping traffic.  The Israeli military struck the largest petrochemical facility in Iran, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said, which is located in the South Pars natural gas field…

Trump endorses former Fox News host Steve Hilton in California governor’s race

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump endorses former Fox News host Steve Hilton in California governor’s raceThe top two finishers in the June 2 open primary contest will advance to November's election regardless of partyShubham Kalia Monday 06 April 2026 16:14 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":...

Steve Bannon appears likely to have criminal conviction dismissed

US supreme court files brief order vacating lower court ruling that had upheld rightwing media host’s conviction Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxSteve Bannon, the rightwing media host and ally of Donald Trump, appears likely to have his criminal conviction dismissed.The US supreme court filed a brief order on Monday that vacated a lower court ruling that had upheld Bannon’s conviction and sent the case back to the US court of appeals for the DC circui...

Trump to hold news conference on Iran after U.S. airman's rescue

Politics Trump to hold news conference on Iran after U.S. airman's rescue By Kaia Hubbard Kaia Hubbard Politics Reporter Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kaia Hubbard April 6, 2026 / 11:10 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump is scheduled to hold a news conference at 1 p.m. ET on Monday at the White House following the successful rescue of a U.S. airman inside Iran over the weekend.  On F...

Iran rejects call to open Strait of Hormuz in exchange for temporary ceasefire

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Trump administration recombining two federal agencies separated after Gulf oil spill

The Trump administration will combine two agencies that were split up after the infamous 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The spill, which released millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico and killed 11 people, brought national attention to the safety and environmental implications of offshore drillng.  In the wake of the incident,…

مدیریت بحران آذربایجان‌غربی: فرودگاه ارومیه و خوی هدف حمله قرار گرفت

حامد صفاری، مدیرکل مدیریت بحران آذربایجان‌غربی، خبر داد که عصر دوشنبه ۱۷ فروردین فرودگاه ارومیه و چند نقطه دیگر در استان هدف حملات موشکی آمریکا و اسرائیل قرار گرفته و تیم‌های امدادی به محل اعزام شده‌اند.

Former CIA official on Trump's threats to Iran

President Trump's latest comments on Iran are raising questions about the course of the war. CBS News contributor Joseph Zacks, a former deputy assistant director for counterterrorism for the CIA, joins with more insight.

Hillsborough campaigner tells Keir Starmer to honour promise and get law sorted 'ASAP'

EXCLUSIVE: Hillsborough campaigner tells Keir Starmer to honour promise and get law sorted 'ASAP'Margaret Aspinall, whose 18-year-old son James was among the 97 people killed in the 1989 tragedy, said she was frustrated by delays to the landmark Hillsborough LawCommentsNewsAshley Cowburn Deputy Political Editor16:00, 06 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesHillsborough campaigner Margaret Aspinall (Image: Andrew Stenning/Daily Mirror)Hillsborough campaigner Margaret Aspinall has called on Keir Starmer...

Catastrophic truth behind Trump's latest Iran threat revealed by experts: 'War crimes, Day Zero and millions dead'

Catastrophic truth behind Trump's latest Iran threat revealed by experts: 'War crimes, Day Zero and millions dead’By JON MICHAEL RAASCH, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 15:54, 6 April 2026 | Updated: 15:57, 6 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Steve Bannon’s Supreme Court victory paves the way for dismissal of contempt conviction

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsSteve Bannon’s Supreme Court victory paves the way for dismissal of contempt convictionThe Justice Department brought the case against Bannon during Democrat Joe Biden’s presidency but changed course after Trump took office againMark Sherman Monday 06 April 2026 15:55 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookma...

‘Sprit of resistance will continue’: Iran officials condemn Israeli assassination of IRGC intel. chi

Messages of condolences pour in after the head of the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Majid Khademi, was assassinated in a US-Israeli terror strike in Tehran.

Iran intelligence chief killed, reports of draft ceasefire proposal

Where are Iran’s power plants that Trump has threatened to destroy?

US President Trump threatens to destroy power plants, bridges by 8pm Tuesday if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz.

Key details on Iran war after Trump posts profanity-laced threats

President Trump posted an ultimatum on social media laced with profanity on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Charlie D'Agata report, and contributor Joseph Zacks has more insight.

Russia's contacts with Islamic countries crucial amid Middle East crisis — Lavrov

The Russian top diplomat highlighted that both sides remained committed to the fundamental principles of the UN Charter, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive and interconnected approach to international cooperation

US Supreme Court clears way for dismissal of case against Trump ally Steve Bannon

The US Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for the Justice Department to move forward with dismissing a criminal ​case in which Steve Bannon, an influential ally of President Donald Trump, was convicted after defying a congressional subpoena. The department’s decision to drop Bannon’s case was one of ‌multiple actions it has taken that have benefited allies and supporters of the Republican president since Trump returned to office last year. Bannon was convicted by a jury in Washi...

Israeli airstrike kills at least 10 near Gaza school as ceasefire strains

CAIRO/GAZA: An Israeli airstrike killed at least 10 people and wounded several others outside a school housing displaced Palestinians on Monday, health officials ​said, in the latest violence overshadowing the fragile U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire deal. Before the strikes, some Palestinians ‌had clashed with members of an Israeli-backed militia, who they said attacked the school in an attempt to abduct some people, medics and residents said. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed w...

Trump endorses ex-Fox News host Steve Hilton in California governor’s race

Move to back the Republican candidate could dash party’s hopes of locking Democrats out of the November runoffDonald Trump has endorsed Republican former Fox News host Steve Hilton in the California governor’s race, a move that could dash Republican hopes of locking Democrats out of the November runoff.Trump announced his backing on Monday on Truth Social, writing that Hilton “has my COMPLETE & TOTAL ENDORSEMENT” and pledging federal support for his candidacy. “Steve can turn it around, befo...

Iran spurns ‘unrealistic’ US peace proposal 

Iran again shot down a peace proposal from the U.S. on Monday, calling it “unrealistic.” The rejection comes as the countries approach a deadline imposed by President Trump for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened or Iran would face “all Hell,” with military strikes on power plants. The U.S. and Iran received a draft ceasefire proposal…