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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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