Zelensky told CBS peace talks with Russia are on hold while the U.S. focuses on the Middle East. He hopes envoys Witkoff and Kushner will visit Kyiv soon. No dates set.
Trump Sends Revised Deal to Tehran
Trump sent a revised deal text to Tehran on Friday through mediators. Iran has not yet responded, per CBS.
The games continue.
Trump Sends Revised Deal Text to Iran
Trump sent a revised deal text to Tehran on Friday through mediators. Iran has not yet responded, per CBS.
U.S. Develops Military Options on Cuba
CBS: Work has begun on developing military options for President Donald Trump, while the U.S. intelligence community assesses how Cuba could respond to possible American military action.
Toddler Freed From Banister in Beverly
First responders in Beverly, Massachusetts, freed a 2-year-old boy who got his head stuck in a banister. Oil and some post-pulling did the trick.
-CBS.
Iran Moved Aircraft to Pakistan, Afghan Bases
Pakistan and Afghanistan both allowed Iran to reposition military and civilian aircraft on their bases to protect them from U.S. airstrikes, CBS reports citing anonymous U.S. officials. Among the aircraft moved to Pakistan's Nur Khan Air Force Base was an Iranian ISR platform, a converted RC-130 "Saba."
Trump Proposes Temporary Gas Tax Cut
Trump: I will take off the gasoline tax for a period of time
- CBS.
Iranian Boats Attack US Destroyers
CBS, citing U.S. officials: American destroyers moving through the Strait of Hormuz tonight came under attack from swarms of Iranian fast boats.
The warships responded using 5 inch deck guns, Close In Weapon Systems, and other onboard weapons.
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Illegal Border Crossings at Record Lows
CBS: We just got back from the border and the situation there is night and day from what we saw under Biden. Illegal crossings have plunged to record lows. What changed?
Tom Homan: "We got a new President."
Fire Disables USS Higgins in Indo-Pacific
CBS Reports: A fire aboard the USS Higgins knocked out all power and propulsion, leaving the guided-missile destroyer disabled in the Indo-Pacific. No casualties. Exact location not disclosed.
Trump on 60 Minutes After Dinner Shooting
Trump to appear on 60 Minutes tonight at 7PM ET to discuss the shooting at last night's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- CBS & Paramount+.
Trump Assassination Attempt Details
Trump assassination attempt:
Authorities found anti-Trump and anti-Christian rhetoric on the suspect's social media accounts, a senior U.S. official told CBS. The suspect sent writings to family before the attempt. One family member alerted police.
Iran Retains More Military Power
CBS Reports: U.S. intelligence sources say Iran retains more military capability than publicly acknowledged, with about half its ballistic missiles and launchers intact, and roughly 60% of IRGC naval forces still operational.
China Mulled Supplying Iran Radars
U.S. intelligence agencies assessed that China considered supplying Iran with radars and SAM systems early in the war. Reports also indicate Iran has been using Chinese satellite imagery during the conflict. - CBS
ICE Acting Head Todd Lyons to Leave
Todd Lyons, the acting head of ICE, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring, U.S. officials told CBS.
Pakistan Pushes US-Iran Negotiations
Pakistani official: We have stepped up diplomatic efforts to bring the U.S. and Iran back to the negotiating table.
Pakistan: We are now waiting for a response from the U.S. - CBS
US Negotiators Depart Islamabad
CBS: All members of the U.S. negotiating team, including envoys Witkoff and Kushner, have departed Islamabad.
Hormuz Strait Traffic at 5-10%
CBS, citing MarineTraffic:
• 6 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz Thursday
2 tankers, 3 cargo ships, 1 bunkering vessel
• Wednesday saw 5 ships, all cargo, zero tankers
• Tuesday, when the ceasefire was announced, 11 ships crossed, ...
CBS, citing MarineTraffic:
• 6 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz Thursday
2 tankers, 3 cargo ships, 1 bunkering vessel
• Wednesday saw 5 ships, all cargo, zero tankers
• Tuesday, when the ceasefire was announced, 11 ships crossed, including 9 tankers
• Since Feb 28, 212 tankers have passed, about 58% of total traffic
Pre war baseline for comparison: ~100–140 vessels per day
• Total vessels since Feb 28: ~360–370
• At normal rates, that volume would move in about 3–4 days
• Instead, it has taken roughly 40+ days
Bottom line: traffic is running at roughly 5–10% of normal levels.
US Special Ops Deployed in Middle East
CBS: “Hundreds of U.S. special operations troops, including Navy SEALs and Army Rangers, have been deployed across the Middle East, alongside Marines and airborne units.”
Bill Barr Delayed at TSA Security Line
Former Attorney General Bill Barr was delayed for three hours in a TSA security line at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. - CBS
Iran Deploys Naval Mines in Hormuz
U.S. officials to CBS: Iran has deployed at least 12 Maham 3 and Maham 7 naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
Both are advanced sea mines equipped with magnetic and acoustic sensors and carry hundreds of pounds of explosives.
Waltz Won't Rule Out Iran Strike
UN Ambassador Mike Waltz asked if Trump would bomb an Iranian nuclear power plant:
"I would never take anything off the table for the president."
-CBS
US UN Envoy: Trump Keeps Options Open
U.S. Ambassador to the UN to CBS: Trump will keep all options on the table to ensure achieving his goals in Iran
Poll: 92% MAGA Republicans Back Iran Op
CBS/YouGov poll: 92% of MAGA Republicans approve of Trump’s military operation against Iran.
Trump Undecided on Iran Nuclear Op
President Donald Trump hasn't made up his mind yet on whether he wants to send U.S. forces into Iran and seize the country's nuclear material, which would be a very dangerous operation, per CBS.