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Pentagon weighs capabilities of U.S. bombs on battlefield

Martha Raddatz has new reporting on the concerns over the U.S. possibly using a 30,000-pound bomb never used in war, to destroy Iran's nuclear facility.
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VIDEO: Pentagon weighs capabilities of U.S. bombs on battlefield
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Trump: Iran decision within two weeks

For a third day, Pres. Trump met with his national security team as he weighs possible U.S. direct action in Iran.
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VIDEO: Trump: Iran decision within two weeks
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Israeli 'mission creep' in Iran raises prospect of costly 'quagmire,' experts say

The stunning initial successes of Israel's surprise campaign against Iran's nuclear program and military leadership launched last Friday were evident within hours.
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A demonstrator carrying the Israeli flag walks past a portrait of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an anti-government protest in Tel Aviv on June 7, 2025.
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Nuclear policy expert weighs in on what's next for US-Iran relations

James Acton, co-director of the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, spoke about rising tensions between Israel, Iran and the U.S.
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VIDEO: Nuclear policy expert weighs in on what's next for US-Iran relations
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Bombing Iran's underground nuclear plant might not be effective, one expert says

A U.S. attack on Iran's key underground nuclear facility would not be a guaranteed success, according to a national security expert.
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Airmen look at a GBU-57, or the Massive Ordnance Penetrator bomb, at Whiteman Air Base in Missouri, May 2, 2023.
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Iran threatens more action, warns Israelis to evacuate

ABC News contributor Darell Blocker assesses rising tensions between Israel and Iran after Iran used a missile with multiple warheads in one of their strikes against Israel Thursday.
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VIDEO: Iran threatens more action, warns Israelis to evacuate
June 19, 2025 at 10:31 PM

White House says Iran could produce a nuclear weapon in 'a couple of weeks'

The White House says Iran has all it needed to produce a nuclear weapon in "a couple of weeks" once given the go-ahead from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
June 19, 2025 at 10:31 PM
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing at the White House, June 19, 2025, in Washington.
June 19, 2025 at 10:17 PM

What was in the Iran nuclear deal and why did Trump withdraw the US from it?

Known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, the deal followed two years of negotiations during the Obama administration.
June 19, 2025 at 10:17 PM
This handout satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies and taken on Feb. 12, 2025, shows an overview of the Fordo (Fordow) uranium enrichment facility, south of the capital Tehran.
June 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM

Iran and Israel continue to trade strikes as President Trump weighs his options

Aerial attacks between Israel and Iran continued overnight into Thursday, marking a seventh day of strikes following Israel's Friday attack.
June 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
VIDEO: Iran and Israel continue to trade strikes as President Trump weighs his options
June 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Tensions escalate between Iran and Israel

Israeli officials say dozens of ballistic missiles were launched from Iran toward civilian centers across the country on Thursday, including the one that struck a hospital in southern Israel.
June 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
VIDEO: Tensions escalate between Iran and Israel
June 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM

Trump will make a decision on Iran within next two weeks, White House says

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, at the top of her briefing on Thursday, shared a message from President Trump regarding the Israel-Iran conflict.
June 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
VIDEO: Trump will make a decision on Iran within next two weeks, White House says
June 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM

Trump faces mounting pressure at home and abroad as he weighs options on Iran

President Donald Trump faces growing pressure at home and abroad as he weighs his options on whether to get the U.S. involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran.
June 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
President Donald Trump speaks to the press in the Oval Office of the White House as members of Italian soccer club Juventus pay a visit in Washington, June 18, 2025.
June 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM

Israel-Iran conflict expected to hike US gas prices, experts say

Gas Buddy's Patrick De Haan discusses how U.S. gas prices could rise within the coming days as the conflict between Israel and Iran continues.
June 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
VIDEO: Israel-Iran conflict expected to hike US gas prices, experts say
June 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM

Khamenei 'cannot continue to exist,' Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz says

Katz spoke about Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei while speaking at the scene of the Iranian strike on Soroka hospital in Beersheba.
June 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
VIDEO: Khamenei 'cannot continue to exist,' Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz says
June 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM

As US gas prices rise amid Israel-Iran conflict, here’s how you can save

The cost of crude oil is up nearly 10% since Israel’s initial strike on Iran last Friday. ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous reports.
June 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
VIDEO: As US gas prices rise amid Israel-Iran conflict, here’s how you can save
June 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM

How much could US gas prices rise amid Israel-Iran conflict?

US gas prices could rise within days, industry analysts said.
June 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Smoke rises following the Israeli strikes, in Kermanshah, Iran, June 13, 2025.
June 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM

Pres. Trump weighing options in Iran showdown

Sources tell ABC News that President Donald Trump has approved attack plans for Iran but has not decided whether to move forward with them as the conflict between Israel and Iran rages on.
June 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
VIDEO: Pres. Trump weighing options in Iran showdown
June 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM

Gas prices rise amid rising tensions in Middle East

The cost of crude oil is up nearly 10% since Israel’s strike on Iran. ABC News Chief Business Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis tracks where prices are going and how you can save.
June 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
VIDEO: Gas prices rise amid rising tensions in Middle East
June 19, 2025 at 9:57 AM

Trump has approved US attack plans on Iran but no final decision, sources say

A source said he was getting "comfortable" with striking a nuclear facility.
June 19, 2025 at 9:57 AM
President Donald Trump meets with members of the Juventus soccer club in the Oval Office of the White House, June 18, 2025, in Washington.
June 19, 2025 at 2:18 AM

Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Iran and Israel: 'This is a dangerous moment'

ABC News' Linsey Davis is joined by Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), a combat veteran, who raises concerns about whether the situation could expand into a regional conflict.
June 19, 2025 at 2:18 AM
VIDEO: Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Iran and Israel: 'This is a dangerous moment'
June 19, 2025 at 1:14 AM

Source: Trump is "getting comfortable" with idea of attacking Iran's nuclear sites

For the second day in a row, Pres. Trump has gathered his national security team in the Situation Room as he decides if the U.S. should strike Iran.
June 19, 2025 at 1:14 AM
VIDEO: Source: Trump is "getting comfortable" with idea of attacking Iran's nuclear sites
June 19, 2025 at 12:53 AM

GOP senators largely line up behind Trump on Israel-Iran conflict

Senate Republicans largely lined up behind President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict between Iran and Israel, and said they trust the president’s judgment.
June 19, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Senate Republicans largely lined up behind President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict between Iran and Israel, and said they trust the president’s judgment.
June 19, 2025 at 12:32 AM

US planning for possible attack as Trump weighs strikes on Iran nuclear facilities

Trump told top advisers he approved possible attack plans but has not yet given the order to carry out the strike.
June 19, 2025 at 12:32 AM
VIDEO: US planning for possible attack as Trump weighs strikes on Iran nuclear facilities
June 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM

Trump approved of Iran attack plans, but hasn't made any final decision: Sources

President Donald Trump has not made any final decision on the United States' involvement and has yet to decide whether to give a final order, sources tell ABC News.
June 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
VIDEO: Trump approved of Iran attack plans, but hasn't made any final decision: Sources
June 18, 2025 at 10:28 PM

Trump says he gave Iran 'ultimate ultimatum'

When asked if he gave Iran an ultimatum, President Donald Trump said he gave Iran the "ultimate ultimatum," but he would not share what the ultimatum was.
June 18, 2025 at 10:28 PM
When asked if he gave Iran an ultimatum, President Donald Trump said he gave Iran the "ultimate ultimatum," but he would not share what the ultimatum was.
June 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM

Who is Iran's supreme leader? Ali Khamenei vows not to surrender against Israel

Ali Khamenei, who has led Iran for over 35 years, has gone into hiding in the wake of Israel's surprise attack on Friday.
June 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves during the 36th anniversary of the death of the leader of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, at Khomeini's shrine in southern Tehran, Iran, June 4, 2025.
June 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM

Who is Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?

Khamenei, who has led Iran for over 35 years, has gone into hiding in the wake of Israel's surprise assault.
June 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Khamenei, who has led Iran for over 35 years, has gone into hiding in the wake of Israel's surprise assault.
June 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM

Putin’s offer to help on Iran ‘shouldn’t be taken seriously’: Defense analyst

ABC News’ Selina Wang, Marcus Moore and contributor Mick Mulroy discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
June 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
VIDEO: Putin’s offer to help on Iran ‘shouldn’t be taken seriously’: Defense analyst
June 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM

Israel-Iran conflict creating growing division among Trump's MAGA base

A growing division among President Donald Trump's MAGA base has formed as the Israel-Iran conflict continues.
June 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
A growing division among President Donald Trump's MAGA base has formed as the Israel-Iran conflict continues.
June 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM

Ayatollah’s threats to US are ‘nothing new’: Israeli diplomat

Ofir Akunis, the consul general of Israel in New York, discusses the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, as well as the war in Gaza.
June 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
VIDEO: Ayatollah’s threats to US are ‘nothing new’: Israeli diplomat
June 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM

Israel and Iran trade deadly strikes amid fears of escalation

ABC News’ Ian Pannell reports on the barrage of missiles in the Middle East as Israel and Iran enter their sixth day trading attacks.
June 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Israel and Iran trade deadly strikes amid fears of escalation
June 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM

Trump calls for Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’

President Donald Trump posted on social media that the U.S. knows where Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hiding and demanded the regime's "unconditional surrender."
June 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Trump calls for Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’
June 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM

What to know about the US bunker-buster bomb and how it could be used against Iran

Israel's escalating conflict with Iran over its increased nuclear has brought up speculation about the possible use of one of America's powerful weapons in the conflict.
June 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Israel's escalating conflict with Iran over its increased nuclear as brought up speculation about the possible use of one of America's powerful weapons in the conflict. The AP’s David Rising explains.
June 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM

Iran has been ‘irreparably harmed’: Foreign expert

Global affairs expert Dr. Qanta Ahmed discusses the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
June 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
VIDEO: Iran has been ‘irreparably harmed’: Foreign expert
June 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Israel’s military goal isn’t regime change in Iran: IDF

ABC News’ Ian Pannell interviews Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, Israel Defense Forces spokesperson.
June 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
ABC News’ Ian Pannell interviews Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, Israel Defense Forces spokesperson.
June 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM

How US could respond to Middle East crisis as tensions escalate

ABC News’ Chief Global Affairs Anchor Martha Raddatz reports on what action the U.S. could take in the conflict between Israel and Iran.
June 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
How US could respond to Middle East crisis as tensions escalate
June 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM

What Israel and Iran want -- and why the US could decide what happens next: ANALYSIS

The talk in Israel has turned to how to get the U.S. and its military on board.
June 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Firefighters work to extinguish a blaze after a missile launched from Iran struck Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, June 16, 2025.
June 18, 2025 at 11:44 AM

Diplomatic breakthrough or military action? Trump's choice on Iran: ANALYSIS 

U.S. officials signaled Tuesday that the next 24 to 48 hours would be critical.
June 18, 2025 at 11:44 AM
President Donald Trump departs after a family photo during the Group of Seven Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025.
June 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM

Lawmakers aim to stop U.S. from joining Israel's military campaign against Iran

Lawmakers are introducing resolutions aimed at preventing the U.S. from getting involved with Israel's military campaign against Iran.
June 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM
People stand on a rooftop amidst billowing smoke following an overinght Israeli strike in Tehran, on June 17, 2025.
June 18, 2025 at 11:07 AM

What to know about the US bunker-buster bomb and how it could be used against Iran

Israel's escalating conflict with Iran over its increased nuclear as brought up speculation about the possible use of one of America's powerful weapons in the conflict.
June 18, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Airmen look at a GBU-57, or the Massive Ordnance Penetrator bomb, at Whiteman Air Base in Missouri, May 2, 2023.
June 18, 2025 at 1:08 AM

Trump demands Iran's "unconditional surrender"

In the Situation Room, Pres. Trump met with his national security team for over an hour amid questions about what the U.S. will do.
June 18, 2025 at 1:08 AM
VIDEO: Trump demands Iran's "unconditional surrender"
June 17, 2025 at 11:29 PM

Sirens activated in Israel after more missiles launched from Iran: IDF

Sirens were activated in several areas across Israel following the identification of another round of missiles launched from Iran, the Israel Defense Forces said.
June 17, 2025 at 11:29 PM
VIDEO: Sirens activated in Israel after more missiles launched from Iran: IDF
June 17, 2025 at 10:53 PM

Trump met with national security team in Situation Room amid Israel-Iran strikes

Trump's meeting with advisers in the Situation Room was underway on Tuesday afternoon, a White House official confirmed, as Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes.
June 17, 2025 at 10:53 PM
President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One after arriving at Joint Base Andrews on June 17, 2025 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
June 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM

What do we know about Iran's nuclear program amid different assessments?

The status of Iran's nuclear capability is surrounded by mystery even as that is a central question in the Iran-Israel conflict.
June 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters about the G7 Summit aboard Air Force One while travelling back to Washington from Canada, June 16, 2025.
June 17, 2025 at 9:22 PM

'The Middle East is at a crossroads,' says former Defense Department official

Caroline Zier, former deputy chief of staff to the secretary of defense, discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran as strikes continue between the two countries.
June 17, 2025 at 9:22 PM
VIDEO: 'The Middle East is at a crossroads,' says former Defense Department official
June 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM

Vance defends Trump amid attacks from his base over Israel-Iran conflict

Vance defends Trump after supporters like Tucker Carlson and those in the MAGA base's calls to stay out of the Israel-Iran conflict.
June 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance salute as they attend the 157th National Memorial Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery, May 26, 2025, in Arlington, Va.
June 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM

Trump calls for Iran's 'unconditional surrender,' calls Khamenei 'easy target'

President Donald Trump wrote a threatening post on his social media platform saying the U.S. knows where Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hiding, calling him an "easy target."
June 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
VIDEO: Trump calls for Iran's 'unconditional surrender,' calls Khamenei 'easy target'
June 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM

Exiled crown prince of Iran sees 'best opportunity' to get rid of regime

Reza Pahlavi says there's "no hope for a better future as Iranians" as long as the current regime is in place.
June 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
VIDEO: Exiled crown prince of Iran sees 'best opportunity' to get rid of regime
June 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM

Trump leaves G7 summit early as tensions in Middle East rise

President Donald Trump cut short his trip to Canada to return to Washington, D.C. on Monday. The White House cited Middle East tensions as part of the reason for his departure, offering no specifics.
June 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM
VIDEO: Trump leaves G7 summit early as tensions in Middle East rise
June 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM

Israel and Iran trade deadly strikes

Iran launched another round of missiles towards Tel Aviv, just hours after an Iranian state TV news live broadcast was interrupted by Israeli strikes in Tehran on Monday.
June 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM
VIDEO: Israel and Iran trade deadly strikes