The United States and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, with Donald Trump calling on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny” and rise up against the Islamic leadership that has ruled the country since 1979.
Multiple Israeli officials and a senior U.S. intelligence official told CBS News that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is presumed dead following a large U.S.-Israeli military operation on Saturday. The report cites a significant joint campaign but offers limited details on the strikes, their targets, or confirmation from Tehran. Iranian state media had not commented publicly on Khamenei’s condition at the time of reporting, and no independent verification of his status was available. The development comes amid long-running tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.
President Donald Trump announced that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint U.S.-Israeli strikes after weeks of failed diplomacy between Washington and Tehran. The report describes the breakdown in talks, the coordinated military operation, international reactions, regional security concerns, and ongoing uncertainty over Iran’s leadership and possible retaliation, based on information released by U.S. officials and media coverage, including a report by Charlie D’Agata.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth labeled AI firm Anthropic a “supply chain risk to national security” after days of public conflict with the company. The Pentagon cited concerns about reliance on commercial AI providers in defense-related systems and announced a formal review of Anthropic under its vendor risk guidelines. Anthropic stated it maintains internal safety and compliance programs and said it is not aware of any confirmed compromise of defense systems linked to its technology. Lawmakers have requested briefings and called for clear standards on designating AI vendors as security risks.
U.S. and Israeli forces have launched coordinated strikes on targets in Iran, prompting Iranian retaliatory attacks on American bases in the region, as President Donald Trump confirms “major combat operations.” Regional governments report heightened security alerts, and international organizations monitor the rapidly evolving situation amid concerns over a wider Middle East conflict. The scale of damage, casualties and long-term objectives of the operations remains unclear, while diplomatic channels stay active and markets react to possible disruption of key energy routes.
Former President Bill Clinton told the House Oversight Committee in New York that he “saw nothing” and “did nothing wrong” in connection with Jeffrey Epstein. Clinton denied knowing about Epstein’s criminal activities and said his interactions with the financier took place at social and charitable events. Lawmakers questioned him on flight logs, meetings, and travel arrangements, including trips on Epstein’s private jet. Clinton said staff and Secret Service managed logistics and that he was never informed of any investigations into Epstein at the time. The committee is reviewing Clinton’s testimony as part of a wider inquiry into Epstein’s ties with public figures and oversight gaps. No findings were announced following the session.
Russia says it has set no deadline for a Ukraine ceasefire as U.S. and Ukrainian officials hold talks on peace options. Russian forces continue drone and missile strikes during the discussions. Former U.S. President Donald Trump calls for a rapid negotiated deal to end large-scale fighting. Officials in Washington and Kyiv explore security and political conditions for any future agreement while Moscow signals it will not be rushed. International observers track ongoing attacks, humanitarian needs, and debates over military aid and long-term support for Ukraine.
At least 10 FBI staffers who worked on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into Donald Trump’s retention of classified records at Mar-a-Lago were fired on Wednesday, according to multiple sources. The dismissals affected agents and support personnel tied to the high-profile documents case. Authorities have not publicly disclosed the reasons for the firings, and the FBI and Justice Department have declined to comment on the personnel moves or their potential impact on the ongoing handling of Trump-related investigations.
U.S. Rep. Al Green, the Houston Democrat facing a tough primary fight, was again removed from the House chamber during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday.
Iran accuses former U.S. President Donald Trump of telling “big lies” about its nuclear ambitions in his 2026 State of the Union address.