Trump to Iran: ‘Open the F‑‑‑in’ Strait’
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump threatens Iran over Hormuz President Trump over the weekend threatened Iran’s infrastructure, calling on Tehran to “Open the F‑‑‑in’ Strait” of Hormuz. © Greg Nash “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will…
Read MoreDown the rabbit hole: Trump offers dark Iran warnings after Easter bunny act
President’s press conference after White House Easter egg roll did little to dispel fears he has lost touch with realityDonald Trump began his day standing with a person in a giant bunny costume and boasting about the Iran war to an audience of children.The annual Easter egg roll on the White House South Lawn conjured…
Read MoreTrump threatens to take out Iran in ‘one night’ if no deal before deadline
The US president wants Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route, before his Tuesday deadline.
Read MoreTamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s shifting messaging on Iran war
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump’s shifting deadlines and threats on Iran, questions about his messaging on the war and new polls showing his approval rating slipping amid economic concerns.
Read MorePeople in Tehran on edge as Trump’s deadline for Iran looms
As President Trump threatens strikes on Iran’s civilian infrastructure, Amna Nawaz spoke with special correspondent Reza Sayah in Tehran.
Read MoreIran war on verge of escalation as Trump and Tehran exchange threats
The war with Iran is on the verge of escalation, with President Trump threatening to target Iran’s power grid, and Tehran vowing even more forceful strikes on Israel and Gulf nations if there is no ceasefire by Tuesday night. Nick Schifrin reports.
Read MoreWhat Trump’s latest news conference revealed about state of Iran war
President Trump held a news conference on Monday after the crew of a downed fighter jet was rescued from Iran. During the news conference, Mr. Trump said Iran is negotiating “we think in good faith.” CBS News’ Weijia Jiang and Aaron MacLean have the latest.
Read MoreThe Media Just Can’t Help Turning Iran Fighter Jet Rescue Into “Black Hawk Down”
Everyone reported the exact same story at the exact same time — and they all relied on the same liars who got us into this mess.
Read MoreTrump Escalates Threats to Devastate Iran
President Trump renewed threats of attacks on Iran if the country does not agree to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday night deadline. The warnings came on Monday as the president gave more details on the rescue of a missing American airman shot down over Iran on Friday.
Read MoreTrump Says Iran Cease-Fire Proposal Is ‘Not Good Enough’ as Deadline Approaches
President Trump has threatened to launch a massive attack targeting bridges, power plants and other civilian facilities by Tuesday evening.
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