Photos: Inside the White House situation room during 'Operation Midnight Hammer'

The White House released images from the Situation Room as U.S. forces carried out a major strike on three Iranian nuclear enrichment sites over the weekend.

Major US cities on high alert following airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities

Authorities in some of the top cities in the U.S. are working with federal officials to enhance security at sensitive locations, including implementing patrols and cyber monitoring after the U.S. strikes on Iran.

State Department issues worldwide caution for US travelers following Trump's Iran strikes

State Department officials issued worldwide caution for American travelers amid the Israel-Iran conflict, warning of potential demonstrations and travel disruptions across the Middle East.

Strait of Hormuz: What is it, and could Iran close it?

Closing the Strait of Hormuz is one of the ways Iran could retaliate after the U.S. bombed three of the country’s nuclear sites. Here’s what that would mean.

Who are Iran's allies?

Iran relies on a network of paramilitary groups across the Middle East, but that network’s influence has greatly diminished in recent years.

US bombs Iran: Read Trump address here

President Trump addressed the nation Saturday night and said Iran's key nuclear sites are "completely and fully obliterated" after the US attacked, and warned Tehran against retaliation.

Hot air balloon crash in Brazil kills at least 8 after midair fire

At least eight people were killed and thirteen others injured after a hot air balloon caught fire. and crashed on Saturday.

Record-setting shipwreck accidentally discovered off coast of France

French authorities believe they have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved shipwreck more than a mile beneath the surface of the Mediterranean Sea.

Remains of nearly 800 babies, children could be in waste tank at nun-run Irish unwed mother-and-baby home

Crews in Ireland began work this week to excavate the site of a former church-run home for unmarried women and their babies to identify the remains of what's expected to be around 800 infants and young children who died there.

Agents discover massive narcotics tunnel with hidden entrance linking US and Mexico

The 3,000-foot tunnel — which reached depths of around 50 feet underground at its deepest point — was equipped with lighting, electrical wiring, ventilation systems and a track system.

Sen. Paul warns Trump 'can't bomb anyone without permission' as Iran debate heats up

The Senate is divided on war powers as President Donald Trump weighs military action against Iran's nuclear sites. Some argue the Constitution gives Congress the sole authority to declare war.

Historian who found Ireland's mass grave of babies was scorned in hometown

Catherine Corless, the historian who found the gravesite of nearly 800 babies and children beneath an Irish home for unwed mothers, was widely ridiculed for her life's work.

Trump gives 36 countries Wednesday deadline to avoid travel ban

The Trump administration is giving the countries a deadline to improve their vetting of travel requirements or face a ban on their citizens visiting the U.S.

Trump dismisses Gabbard's Iran nuke claim; WH insists he's aligned with intel chief

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard dismissed concerns Iran was building a nuclear weapon earlier this year, but Trump now says he believes Iran is close to building the weapon.

Which countries have nuclear weapons--and how many?

New data released this week by an international institution reveals that multiple nations possess stockpiles of military nuclear warheads.