President Donald Trump warned Thursday of the possibility of “massive conflict” in the Middle East that could take place “soon.”

IAEA declares Iran in breach of non-proliferation obligations as U.S. embassy in Iraq orders partial evacuation, while Defense Secretary Hegseth suggests Iran is moving toward nuclear weapons capability.

U.S. officials have been told Israel is fully ready to launch an operation into Iran, multiple sources told CBS News.

Since October 7 and the outbreak of the war in Gaza, Israeli security forces have noted a significant rise in espionage recruitment of Israeli citizens by Iran.

For much of the 20th century, the US and Iran maintained friendly relations. During the Cold War, Washington depended on the Shah of Iran to counter Soviet influence in the oil-rich Middle East.

Crude oil futures fell more than 1% on Thursday, after spiking sharply in the previous session on fears that Israel and Iran are on the brink of war. U.S. West Texas Intermediate was down $1.02, or 1.

With Israel apparently poised to attack Iran, the U.S. government warns staff in Israel to restrict travel and clears service members' families across the Mideast to evacuate.