Apr 10 Can the U.S. and Iran turn the temporary ceasefire into long-term peace? President Trump finds an off-ramp to the five-week war in Iran, but at what cost? He began the week threatening Iran's “whole civilization." But when Pakistan presented a plan to temporarily halt hostilities, Trump embraced it. Can the U.S. and…
World Apr 10 Hungarian election could end Orbán's grip on power and alter Europe's political landscape Hungarians will go to the polls this Sunday in one of the most closely watched elections this year. Longtime Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, an ally of both President Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin, is facing the most serious challenge to…
World Apr 08 Israel strikes Lebanon without warning, hours after Iran ceasefire announced Confusion and tension are growing around the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran amid Israel’s ongoing strikes in Lebanon. Geoff Bennett discussed more with special correspondents Reza Sayah in Tehran and Simona Foltyn in Beirut.
World Apr 07 How Iran is reacting as Trump pulls back from threat to wipe out civilization President Trump made a violent and extraordinary threat on Tuesday, saying he would erase an entire civilization if Iran didn't agree to his terms for a deal. He backed down from that rhetoric later in the day, agreeing to a…
World Apr 06 Iran war on verge of escalation as Trump and Tehran exchange threats The war with Iran is on the verge of escalation, with President Trump threatening to target Iran’s power grid, and Tehran vowing even more forceful strikes on Israel and Gulf nations if there is no ceasefire by Tuesday night. Nick…
Apr 03 Pope Leo's political voice and how much influence he holds Pope Leo XIV is the first American to lead the Catholic Church, and after nearly a year of advocating for the poor and cautiously opposing controversial U.S. policies, Leo is offering a more public contrast with Trump. Compass Points moderator…
Nation Mar 31 How the spike in gas prices could ripple through the global economy The steep rise in gas prices amid the Iran war is the second-largest spike in three decades, and it's hitting Americans' wallets. We hear from people scrambling to fill their tanks and William Brangham discusses how bad a shock this…
Mar 27 Inside the U.S.-Israel alliance and how it led to war with Iran The war against Iran is a fight that Israel has wanted for decades. How did Netanyahu convince President Trump to act? Can a war launched together be ended together? And is there a limit to the U.S.-Israeli partnership? Compass Points…
World Mar 27 Israel launches new strikes on Iran as Rubio says war could end 'in a matter of weeks' Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. could achieve its goals in Iran without ground troops. That's despite the deployment of thousands of Marines to the Persian Gulf and reports that more personnel could soon be on the way.
World Mar 26 Trump extends deadline for Iran to reopen oil route or face power plant strikes Earlier this week, President Trump said Friday was the deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face a resumption of attacks on energy infrastructure. Late Thursday, Trump said he's extending his deadline until April 6. The extension…