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CNN
4 days ago
- Politics
- CNN
CNN reports from the huge crowds attending state funerals in Tehran
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen describes the scene as thousands of Iranians gathered to mourn military leaders, nuclear scientists and civilians during the country's 12-day conflict with Israel.


CNN
5 days ago
- General
- CNN
CNN witnesses ‘Hosseini Infants Ceremony' in Tehran
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen witnesses the 'Hosseini Infants Ceremony' in Tehran where hundreds of women hold their babies into the air to show they are willing to offer their children to God and to Imam Hossein. The ceremony is held on the first Friday of the month in Islamic calendar.


CNN
6 days ago
- Politics
- CNN
‘Wars will only strengthen our faith': Clerics in Qom respond to US strikes
Days after the US struck key nuclear facilities across Iran, clerics in Qom - the province where Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant is based - share their thoughts on the standoff between the two nations. CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports.


CNN
7 days ago
- Politics
- CNN
CNN visits site of Israeli strike on Iran
CNN visits site of Israeli strike on Iran CNN's Frederik Pleitgen looks at the damage caused by an airstrike that took place in Tehran, Iran, several days ago after a ceasefire with Israel. 01:45 - Source: CNN Vertical World News 15 videos CNN visits site of Israeli strike on Iran CNN's Frederik Pleitgen looks at the damage caused by an airstrike that took place in Tehran, Iran, several days ago after a ceasefire with Israel. 01:45 - Source: CNN Reporter asks Trump if he wants regime change in Iran When questioned about Iran while aboard Air Force 1, President Trump addressed whether he desires a change in the countries' regime. 00:58 - Source: CNN At least 49 people killed near aid sites in Gaza over 24-hour period At least 49 people have been killed near aid distribution sites or while waiting for aid trucks across Gaza over just 24 hours, according to Palestinian health officials. CNN's Nada Bashir reports on the latest aid site developments in Gaza. 01:07 - Source: CNN US strikes on Iran did not destroy nuclear sites, sources say The US military strikes on three of Iran's nuclear facilities last weekend did not destroy the core components of the country's nuclear program and likely only set it back by months, according to an early US intelligence assessment that was described by three people briefed on it. 00:49 - Source: CNN Meet the 'Maple MAGA' of Alberta Separatists in the Canadian province of Alberta are courting votes for a referendum that could start the process for the province to secede from the rest of the country. Here's a look into what's motivating the movement. 02:50 - Source: CNN Trump lashes out at Israel and Iran President Donald Trump condemned both Iran and Israel as the ceasefire he brokered between the two countries appeared to grow more fragile. Trump was critical of both sides, but reserved his harshest condemnation for Israel, who he said 'unloaded' on Iran 'as soon as we made the deal.' 02:01 - Source: CNN Air defenses remain active in Iran after ceasefire announcement CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports anti-aircraft fire lighting up the sky over the Iranian capital Tehran, after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. 01:26 - Source: CNN Zakaria reacts to Trump's claim of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran CNN's Fareed Zakaria reacts to President Donald Trump announcing a ceasefire between Israel and Iran which he says he hopes to become permanent. Neither Iran nor Israel has made any comments about a pending ceasefire. 01:39 - Source: CNN Why Iran possibly warned Qatar about its attack ahead of time CNN's Clarissa Ward is in Tel Aviv as Iran launched strikes towards a US military base in neighboring Qatar, but according to one source, the Iranians warned the Qataris that the strikes were coming. In short, the US likely knew ahead of time. Ward breaks down why Tehran issued the warning and what it did. 01:15 - Source: CNN National security analyst explains why Iran's strike in Qatar was 'a gamble' National security analyst Peter Bergen details why Iran's strike against a US airbase in Qatar was "a gamble" considering the relationship between the two countries. 00:58 - Source: CNN World leaders divided after US attack on Iran The UN Security Council was deeply divided during an emergency session called after US military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. 01:27 - Source: CNN Why the Strait of Hormuz is so significant As Iran threatens to disrupt and close the Strait of Hormuz, CNN's Nick Paton Walsh breaks down why this narrow passage is so important. 00:58 - Source: CNN CNN team witnesses Israeli strike on Tehran Israeli airstrikes rocked the north of Tehran on Monday. CNN's Frederik Pleitgen shows the aftermath of the attack. 01:14 - Source: CNN Iranians demonstrate against US strikes US President Donald Trump's decision to launch direct strikes against Iranian nuclear sites has sparked a wave of anger in the country, with people on the streets of Tehran telling CNN they expect their country to strike back. 01:33 - Source: CNN Satellite images show before and after US strikes in Iran Iran's largest nuclear complex was dealt a series of severe blows in US strikes on Sunday, a CNN analysis of satellite imagery found. See the before and after images, provided by Maxar Technologies, showing the damage visible at three of Iran's nuclear facilities. Initial damage assessments to the three sites are ongoing, according to the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency. 00:54 - Source: CNN


CNN
7 days ago
- Politics
- CNN
CNN visits site of Israeli strike on Iran
CNN visits site of Israeli strike on Iran CNN's Frederik Pleitgen looks at the damage caused by an airstrike that took place in Tehran, Iran, several days ago after a ceasefire with Israel. 01:45 - Source: CNN Vertical World News 15 videos CNN visits site of Israeli strike on Iran CNN's Frederik Pleitgen looks at the damage caused by an airstrike that took place in Tehran, Iran, several days ago after a ceasefire with Israel. 01:45 - Source: CNN Reporter asks Trump if he wants regime change in Iran When questioned about Iran while aboard Air Force 1, President Trump addressed whether he desires a change in the countries' regime. 00:58 - Source: CNN At least 49 people killed near aid sites in Gaza over 24-hour period At least 49 people have been killed near aid distribution sites or while waiting for aid trucks across Gaza over just 24 hours, according to Palestinian health officials. CNN's Nada Bashir reports on the latest aid site developments in Gaza. 01:07 - Source: CNN US strikes on Iran did not destroy nuclear sites, sources say The US military strikes on three of Iran's nuclear facilities last weekend did not destroy the core components of the country's nuclear program and likely only set it back by months, according to an early US intelligence assessment that was described by three people briefed on it. 00:49 - Source: CNN Meet the 'Maple MAGA' of Alberta Separatists in the Canadian province of Alberta are courting votes for a referendum that could start the process for the province to secede from the rest of the country. Here's a look into what's motivating the movement. 02:50 - Source: CNN Trump lashes out at Israel and Iran President Donald Trump condemned both Iran and Israel as the ceasefire he brokered between the two countries appeared to grow more fragile. Trump was critical of both sides, but reserved his harshest condemnation for Israel, who he said 'unloaded' on Iran 'as soon as we made the deal.' 02:01 - Source: CNN Air defenses remain active in Iran after ceasefire announcement CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports anti-aircraft fire lighting up the sky over the Iranian capital Tehran, after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. 01:26 - Source: CNN Zakaria reacts to Trump's claim of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran CNN's Fareed Zakaria reacts to President Donald Trump announcing a ceasefire between Israel and Iran which he says he hopes to become permanent. Neither Iran nor Israel has made any comments about a pending ceasefire. 01:39 - Source: CNN Why Iran possibly warned Qatar about its attack ahead of time CNN's Clarissa Ward is in Tel Aviv as Iran launched strikes towards a US military base in neighboring Qatar, but according to one source, the Iranians warned the Qataris that the strikes were coming. In short, the US likely knew ahead of time. Ward breaks down why Tehran issued the warning and what it did. 01:15 - Source: CNN National security analyst explains why Iran's strike in Qatar was 'a gamble' National security analyst Peter Bergen details why Iran's strike against a US airbase in Qatar was "a gamble" considering the relationship between the two countries. 00:58 - Source: CNN World leaders divided after US attack on Iran The UN Security Council was deeply divided during an emergency session called after US military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. 01:27 - Source: CNN Why the Strait of Hormuz is so significant As Iran threatens to disrupt and close the Strait of Hormuz, CNN's Nick Paton Walsh breaks down why this narrow passage is so important. 00:58 - Source: CNN CNN team witnesses Israeli strike on Tehran Israeli airstrikes rocked the north of Tehran on Monday. CNN's Frederik Pleitgen shows the aftermath of the attack. 01:14 - Source: CNN Iranians demonstrate against US strikes US President Donald Trump's decision to launch direct strikes against Iranian nuclear sites has sparked a wave of anger in the country, with people on the streets of Tehran telling CNN they expect their country to strike back. 01:33 - Source: CNN Satellite images show before and after US strikes in Iran Iran's largest nuclear complex was dealt a series of severe blows in US strikes on Sunday, a CNN analysis of satellite imagery found. See the before and after images, provided by Maxar Technologies, showing the damage visible at three of Iran's nuclear facilities. Initial damage assessments to the three sites are ongoing, according to the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency. 00:54 - Source: CNN