World May 07 U.S. destroyers and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz in serious test of ceasefire The U.S. and Iran have exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with the top Iranian military command accusing Americans of violating the now-month-old ceasefire, while the U.S. says the truce remains in effect. Nick Schifrin joins Amna Nawaz with…
World May 07 Somalia's dire humanitarian situation escalates amid Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure The Strait of Hormuz closure is not only driving up prices at the pump in the U.S., it’s also driving up the cost of delivering humanitarian aid around the world. That is particularly acute for Somalia, which is facing one…
World May 06 U.S. and Iran exchange new proposals to end war President Trump told PBS News Hour Wednesday there's a “very good chance” the U.S. and Iran are nearing a deal to end the war. The deal on the table would be a negotiated memorandum of understanding that would limit Iran’s…
World May 05 Iran remains defiant after U.S. launches new effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz Top U.S. officials said Tuesday that the ceasefire with Iran has not ended, despite exchanges of fire in the Strait of Hormuz. Both Rubio and Hegseth said the U.S. was in a new phase of operations designed to ensure safe…
World May 04 U.S. and Iran truce tested over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to reignite conflict The tenuous truce between the U.S. and Iran was tested Monday, as American ships clearing a lane in the Strait of Hormuz came under fire and sank Iranian boats. Iran also fired drones and missiles at a key oil terminal…
World May 04 Analyzing the U.S. effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions The U.S. military remains poised to resume the war as tensions rose on Monday with President Trump threatening that if Iran fires on U.S. vessels, “they will be blown off the face of the earth.” Ian Ralby, president of Auxilium…
Nation May 01 Retired CIA officer reflects on the intelligence that led to Osama bin Laden's killing It has been 15 years since the historic Navy SEAL raid that killed Osama bin Laden in retribution for the deadliest attack on U.S. soil. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin gets an inside look at the dangerous operation — and…
May 01 Retired CIA officer reflects on the intelligence that led to Osama bin Laden's killing It has been 15 years since the historic Navy SEAL raid that killed Osama bin Laden in retribution for the deadliest attack on U.S. soil. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin gets an inside look at the dangerous operation — and…
World May 01 Trump rejects Iran's latest proposal as he reviews new military options to relaunch war It has been 60 days since the Iran war began, which means Friday is a legal deadline for the Trump administration to seek congressional authorization. But the White House informed Congress that it didn’t need approval because the war had…
World Apr 30 Oil prices surge again as Trump weighs options to end Iran war and Hegseth faces lawmakers On Thursday, the top U.S. commander in the Middle East briefed Trump on potential military options and the ongoing blockade of the Persian Gulf while talks to end the war with Iran remain at a standstill. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Hegseth…