Iran

Iran’s President Raisi is dead. What does the leadership void mean for the country and the world?

The sudden death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash plunges Tehran into fresh uncertainty at a time…

Iran’s President Raisi and Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian killed in helicopter crash, state media says

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian died in a helicopter crash, state media reported Monday. “All the…

Israel and Iran: All-out war, or measured retaliation?

Iran and Israel, regional archfoes, are trading attacks and threats — the latest of which saw Israel launch a “limited…

Israel carries out limited strike against Iran, NBC News source says

Israel launched a limited direct military attack on Iranian soil early Friday morning, marking the latest escalation in a series…

U.S. unveils new sanctions targeting Iran’s drone program following Israel attack

The Biden administration on Thursday announced new sanctions targeting Iran’s drone program for its recent attack on Israel. The sanctions…

Treasury Department plans to impose new sanctions on Iran after Israel attack

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday that the U.S. is preparing new sanctions on Iran after the country launched hundreds…

Israel’s war Cabinet is locked between restraint and revenge

Vowing retribution but urged to show restraint, Israel has yet to agree on its response to an expansive drone and missile strike…

‘Prelude to World War III’: World leaders react to Iran’s air attack against Israel

World leaders have called for calm in the aftermath of Iran’s large-scale air attacks on Israel on Saturday, with many…

Ukraine war updates: Kremlin warns escalation in Middle East is ‘in no one’s interests’ but won’t condemn ally Iran’s attack

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine.  Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday expressed “extreme concern…

White House will ‘wait and see’ on Iran response after attempted Israel strike

The White House is taking a “wait and see” approach in response to Iran’s attempted strike on Israel, National Security…