Ceasefire with Iran begins to unravel, Trump promises troops will remain in the region
A tentative ceasefire in the war with Iran began to unravel as Israel continued intense bombing in Beirut and Iran maintains a hold on the Strait of Hormuz.
A tentative ceasefire in the war with Iran began to unravel as Israel continued intense bombing in Beirut and Iran maintains a hold on the Strait of Hormuz.
Illinoisans weigh in on Iran conflict, calls to invoke 25th Amendment
People in Chicago shared mixed views on the war in Iran and the idea of invoking the 25th Amendment.
People in Chicago shared mixed views on the war in Iran and the idea of invoking the 25th Amendment.
Chicagoans split on Iran conflict, calls to invoke 25th Amendment
The U.S.-Iran conflict has escalated in recent weeks following American and allied strikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear-related infrastructure, raising fears of a broader regional war.
The U.S.-Iran conflict has escalated in recent weeks following American and allied strikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear-related infrastructure, raising fears of a broader regional war.
Strait of Hormuz closed in response to Israeli attack, local reports say
Iran reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday in response to an Israeli attack on Lebanon, local media was reporting. Details were forthcoming.
Iran reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday in response to an Israeli attack on Lebanon, local media was reporting. Details were forthcoming.
Illinois leaders rally against Trump after threats to Iran
President Donald Trump's recent threats to Iran have brought down calls to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove him from office.
President Donald Trump's recent threats to Iran have brought down calls to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove him from office.
Ceasefire raises questions about stability in Middle East
Paul Poast from the University of Chicago breaks down whether the new U.S.-Israel-Iran ceasefire will hold, what it means for global tensions and oil prices, and the risks of future conflict.
Paul Poast from the University of Chicago breaks down whether the new U.S.-Israel-Iran ceasefire will hold, what it means for global tensions and oil prices, and the risks of future conflict.
Oil prices plummet under $100 mark after Trump reveals US-Iran ceasefire
News of the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran immediately sent oil prices tumbling. Within minutes of President Donald Trump announcing an agreement had been reached, crude oil prices had fallen below the $100 mark.
News of the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran immediately sent oil prices tumbling. Within minutes of President Donald Trump announcing an agreement had been reached, crude oil prices had fallen below the $100 mark.
Trump pauses strikes as Iran agrees to 2-week ceasefire
Iran has agreed to a two-week ceasefire and plans talks with the U.S. as Trump pauses strikes, though Tehran warns the war is not over.
Iran has agreed to a two-week ceasefire and plans talks with the U.S. as Trump pauses strikes, though Tehran warns the war is not over.
Timeline: Trump’s ultimatums for Iran over the Strait of Hormuz
Since the war began in February, President Donald Trump has set a series of deadlines threatening escalation of the conflict in Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, only to back off just before they expire.
Since the war began in February, President Donald Trump has set a series of deadlines threatening escalation of the conflict in Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, only to back off just before they expire.
Trump agrees to suspend 'bombing and attack' of Iran for 2 weeks
President Donald Trump has agreed to suspend “bombing and attack of Iran" for two weeks following a conversation with Pakistan's prime minister on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump has agreed to suspend “bombing and attack of Iran" for two weeks following a conversation with Pakistan's prime minister on Tuesday.
Americans in Middle East: How to get assistance from the State Department
Americans in the Middle East can get safety updates, travel help and evacuation guidance from the U.S. State Department amid rising tensions with Iran.
Americans in the Middle East can get safety updates, travel help and evacuation guidance from the U.S. State Department amid rising tensions with Iran.
US military assets in the Middle East: Ships, planes, and 50,000 American troops
The Pentagon’s build up of U.S. military assets in the Middle East, the largest in decades, began in late January as tensions with Iran started escalating.
The Pentagon’s build up of U.S. military assets in the Middle East, the largest in decades, began in late January as tensions with Iran started escalating.
Why Kharg Island matters to Iran, and why the U.S. is targeting it
While the Strait of Hormuz has played a key role in the conflict with Iran, a small island hundreds of miles deeper into the Persian Gulf has emerged as one of the most high-profile potential targets for the United States.
While the Strait of Hormuz has played a key role in the conflict with Iran, a small island hundreds of miles deeper into the Persian Gulf has emerged as one of the most high-profile potential targets for the United States.
What to know about the Strait of Hormuz—and why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz—a narrow, 21-mile-wide passage connecting the Persian Gulf to global shipping lanes—has emerged as the focal point of a major geopolitical crisis.
The Strait of Hormuz—a narrow, 21-mile-wide passage connecting the Persian Gulf to global shipping lanes—has emerged as the focal point of a major geopolitical crisis.
Kidnapped American journalist released by Iran-backed Iraqi militia
American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after being kidnapped in Iraq last week.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after being kidnapped in Iraq last week.
Expert analysis: Trump issues ultimatum to Iran as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate
Professor William Muck from North Central College breaks down President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz along with the legal and global stakes of his threats.
Professor William Muck from North Central College breaks down President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz along with the legal and global stakes of his threats.
Trump threatens Iran with massive strikes, deadline is tonight
With hours left before his deadline, President Trump warns of devastating military action against Iran’s infrastructure if it fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions and global stakes rise.
With hours left before his deadline, President Trump warns of devastating military action against Iran’s infrastructure if it fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions and global stakes rise.
Rubio revokes visas, green cards of Iranian nationals linked to regime
The Trump administration has revoked the green cards and visas of at least four Iranian nationals with ties to the current or former Iranian government.
The Trump administration has revoked the green cards and visas of at least four Iranian nationals with ties to the current or former Iranian government.
Trump details daring rescue of downed US airman in Iran
President Donald Trump said the U.S. carried out a large-scale military operation to rescue a downed airman in Iran.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. carried out a large-scale military operation to rescue a downed airman in Iran.
Iran and US receive proposal for 45-day ceasefire, reopening of Strait of Hormuz
The war between the U.S. and Iran continued into Monday, with fighting ongoing amid President Donald Trump’s threat to hit Iran's infrastructure if it doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The war between the U.S. and Iran continued into Monday, with fighting ongoing amid President Donald Trump’s threat to hit Iran's infrastructure if it doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.