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Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say -- The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
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Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea -- The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.12 hours ago
Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026 -- Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 202613 hours ago
Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger -- Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."16 hours ago
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working? -- With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.16 hours ago
U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran -- It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.15 hours ago
Mexican president says citizen deaths in U.S. custody "can't be happening" -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday condemned the deaths of three Mexican nationals in ICE custody this year.18 hours ago
NATO pulls several hundred personnel from Iraq amid Iran war -- The announcement comes as NATO faces criticism from President Trump, who's seeking military assistance in securing the key Strait of Hormuz.19 hours ago
6 highlights from CBS News' interview with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi -- The United Nations' top nuclear watchdog, IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi, told CBS News that Iran still has the technical ability to restart its nuclear program, even though U.S. military strikes dented the program.19 hours ago
How Israel assassinates its foes: "Their intelligence is just so much better" -- As the Iran war rages, Israel continues killing senior Iranian figures. CBS News asked experts how they do it.20 hours ago
Around 2,200 Marines, 3 warships headed to Middle East as Iran war continues -- The first Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is coming from the Pacific, is still making its way toward the region.19 hours ago
Norway's crown princess speaks out on ties to Jeffrey Epstein -- Mette-Marit, who is married to Crown Prince Haakon, sat down with Norwegian broadcaster NRK for a 20-minute interview on Thursday.23 hours ago
Iran says key nuclear site hit by strike; Trump mulls "winding down" operations -- The Iran war reached the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials said.23 minutes ago
Trump brings up Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister -- Asked why the U.S. didn't inform allies ahead of the Iran strikes, President Trump said, "Who knows better about surprise than Japan?" -- Mar 1915 hours ago
Iran hangs 3, including teen wrestler, in first executions over Jan. protests -- Two sources confirmed to CBS News that Saleh Mohammadi, a young member of Iran's national wrestling team, was among the three men executed in Iran. -- Mar 1910 hours ago