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Over 100 wounded in strikes on Israel; Trump threatens to "obliterate" Iran's power plants March 22, 2026
President Trump on Saturday night threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants, starting with its largest one, if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48 hours.
Iranian strikes on towns near Israel's main nuclear research center injure over 100 March 22, 2026
Iran struck two communities near Israel's main nuclear research center late Saturday, leaving at least 90 people wounded in the southern part of the country.
Cuba suffers second nationwide power outage in less than a week March 22, 2026
Humanitarian organizations began delivering aid to Cuba by air Friday, including solar panels, food and medicine.
2 skiers killed, 5 hurt in northern Italy avalanche March 21, 2026
A total of 25 skiers were on the mountainside where the avalanche occurred, but most had escaped.
BTS kicks off global tour with South Korea concert March 21, 2026
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
Trump signals possible "winding down" in Iran as Marines head to Middle East March 21, 2026
President Trump said Friday on social media that the U.S. is considering "winding down" its military efforts against Iran. Meanwhile, more than 2,000 Marines and more warships are headed to the region.
Oil prices soar as war with Iran continues March 21, 2026
The U.S. temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil already at sea as oil prices soar amid the Middle East conflict.
Iran says nuclear facility hit by airstrike March 21, 2026
Iran's Natanz nuclear enrichment facility was hit by an airstrike, the Iranian news agency Mizan reported on Saturday. The war is entering its fourth week.
3/21: Saturday Morning March 21, 2026
President Trump signaled that the U.S. may be "winding down" its operation in Iran as more than 2,000 Marines head to the Middle East. Meanwhile, oil prices continue to soar amid tension in the region.
Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say March 21, 2026
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea March 21, 2026
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
U.S. sending thousands more Marines to Middle East March 20, 2026
Thousands more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the Middle East, two U.S. officials told CBS News, as the war nears the three-week mark with no signs of letting up. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026 March 20, 2026
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
3/20: The Takeout with Major Garrett March 20, 2026
Pentagon makes detailed preparations for potentially sending troops into Iran; Trump lashes out at NATO for not sending troops to Strait of Hormuz.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working? March 20, 2026
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger March 20, 2026
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
Prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure would cause oil prices to surge, experts warn March 20, 2026
Plunging oil shipments transiting the Strait of Hormuz have sent global energy prices soaring to their highest level in years.
U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran March 20, 2026
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
What to know about Kharg Island, the Iranian oil site struck by U.S. March 20, 2026
Kharg Island is a small, heavily fortified, and strategically valuable island off Iran's northern coast.
Transcript: IAEA's Rafael Grossi on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026 March 20, 2026
The following is the full transcript of the interview with International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi, a portion of which will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.