President Trump promises to name a coalition of countries that will help the US in its war against Iran. Meanwhile, American assets continue to come under fire from Iran, including a US embassy overnight. Trump says "nobody expected Iran to go after all these other countries. We talk to a former ambassador from a Gulf state about that.

Mar 17, 2026

President Trump said the war with Iran is already won. So why does he need foreign ships to come finish the job? Regardless, no country has committed warships to the Strait of Hormuz. Will the UK or maybe China step up? Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth issues a new war pledge: "No quarter, no mercy for our enemies." Does that threat violate international law?

Mar 16, 2026

As today's show begins, the US military has just confirmed four more deaths in the war with Iran. They were crew members of a refueling aircraft that went down in western Iraq. Six people were on board at the time of the crash, and rescue efforts continue, along with an investigation into what exactly happened.

Mar 13, 2026

Iran hits two foreign oil tankers in Iraqi waters, plus at least three others near the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks prompt the G7 to discuss escorting ships "when security conditions allow." Oil prices rocket past $100 a barrel, prompting the International Energy Agency to order the largest-ever release of emergency oil. President Trump says he will tap US reserves as well.

Mar 12, 2026

Citing its most intense strikes of the war, Iran's military unleashes an unrelenting bombardment overnight, targeting Israeli and US assets. CNN teams in Doha reported booms loud enough to shake buildings as Qatar fought off waves of missiles and drones. Meanwhile, the US vows not to allow Iran to hold the Strait of Hormuz hostage and says it has destroyed multiple Iranian mine-laying vessels. We begin our extensive coverage with CNN's Oren Liebermann in Tel Aviv.

Mar 11, 2026

While President Trump is talking pretty much like the war is over, the Iranians are talking like they're in it for the long haul. Regardless, the fighting over the past few hours has not slowed down. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to speaking to reporters later this morning.

Mar 10, 2026

Iran has a new supreme leader: Mojtaba Khamenei will succeed his father who was killed in a strike at the start of the war. Video from Iran's state media just a short time ago shows people celebrating in the streets. Israel met the announcement with increased firepower, targeting a rocket engine factory and several missile launch sites.

Mar 9, 2026

The three-man council running Iran is getting ready to introduce a new supreme leader. We don't know who that is nor exactly when this will be revealed but President Trump says that he needs to be involved in that. CNN's Nic Robertson joins us live from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with the latest.

Mar 6, 2026

We start today with explosions in Tehran as another wave of Israeli strikes is underway. Israel is saying that they've taken out dozens of Iranian missile arrays. Meanwhile, the IDF says Iran launched missiles towards Israel. Iran also targeted three Amazon data centers in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Here at home, the US enate rejected a resolution to force the president to end the Iran strikes.

Mar 5, 2026

srael unleashes another wave of attacks on Tehran and also targets in Lebanon., prompting retaliatory strikes from both countries on Israeli and American assets. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to speak to reporters later this morning. Our extensive coverage of the war begins with CNN's Nik Robertson in Saudi Arabia, where CIA station has been hit.

Mar 4, 2026