What we know on the 21st day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran | CNN

As the US-Israel war with Iran nears the end of its third week, President Donald Trump says the US is considering “winding down” military efforts in the Middle East though he has downplayed prospects of a ceasefire, contending the US has the upper hand and would like a decisive end to the war. A fresh wave of attacks began in Tehran as Iranians gathered to mark the Persian new year. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his nation will halt strikes on key Iranian energy sites following an angry reaction from Trump. Clarification: This story has been updated to reflect that President Donald Trump may ask Congress for up to $200 billion to fund the Iran war. © 2026 Cable News Network. A Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All Rights Reserved. CNN Sans ™ & © 2016 Cable News Network. Scan the QR code to download the CNN app on Google Play. Scan the QR code to download the CNN app from the Apple Store.