• America’s depleted arsenal and military readiness concerns

    America’s depleted arsenal and military readiness concerns

    Aug 21, 2026 11:30 PM EDT

    America’s military uses the world’s most advanced and sought-after weapons. But months of war with Iran have diminished the stockpile, limiting options and the ability to defend allies. Could America’s adversaries exploit this moment? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses what the military’s new limitations ...

  • U.S. ambassador responds to rising tensions between Israel, Turkey and Syria

    U.S. ambassador responds to rising tensions between Israel, Turkey and Syria

    Aug 21, 2026 10:35 PM EDT

    ... that we can build trust in tiny baby steps. But this was a bit of a setback, but I think it's a temporary setback.Nick Schifrin: Tom Barrack, the ambassador to Turkey and special envoy to Syria, thank you very much. Tom Barrack: Thanks, Nick. Thanks for your time.

  • 'The party is in charge of everything,' freed pastor says of China's crackdown on religion

    'The party is in charge of everything,' freed pastor says of China's crackdown on religion

    Aug 18, 2026 10:20 PM EDT

    ... without -- like, I'm without words. I don't really know how to explain this overwhelming opportunity or joy or miracle that we have seen. Nick Schifrin: It's very important for you, isn't it, to be with your grandson?Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri: Yes. Nick Schifrin: What change ...

  • Trump lashes out at South Korea over its refusal to join Iran war

    Trump lashes out at South Korea over its refusal to join Iran war

    Aug 17, 2026 10:50 PM EDT

    ... in negotiating with North Korea. Nick Schifrin: But, clearly, President Trump is interested in restarting that diplomacy, Amna, and is doing so by publicly criticizing his ally South Korea and calling for these exercises to be scaled back. Amna Nawaz: Nick Schifrin, thank you very much. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • 'Act of terror': U.S. condemns Israeli settler siege of Palestinian homes in West Bank

    'Act of terror': U.S. condemns Israeli settler siege of Palestinian homes in West Bank

    Aug 13, 2026 10:55 PM EDT

    Ruqaya Hassan (through interpreter): My daughters were overcome with fear and panic because we were trapped in the house. My daughter kind of became scared. She doesn't go to the toilet by herself for fear that settlers might come. Nick Schifrin: The U.N. says attacks by Israeli settlers ...

  • Palestinian American family recounts siege of West Bank home by Israeli settlers

    Palestinian American family recounts siege of West Bank home by Israeli settlers

    Aug 13, 2026 10:54 PM EDT

    ... post on social media and then nothing happening on the ground. As you -- we speak right now, that did not change anything on the ground. Nick Schifrin: And, Loui, I visited the West Bank earlier this year. I have met other Palestinian-Americans who have been subject to settler violence ...

  • How a catering truck helped Trump secretly switch planes amid threat from Iran

    How a catering truck helped Trump secretly switch planes amid threat from Iran

    Aug 11, 2026 10:55 PM EDT

    ... imperil this release. But U.S. officials say, yes, he has been declared wrongfully detained, and that will open more treatment for him now that he's home and free. Geoff Bennett: Certainly good to see him released. Nick Schifrin, thanks so much for this reporting. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • Iran demands U.S. pay for war damage before agreeing to reopen Strait of Hormuz

    Iran demands U.S. pay for war damage before agreeing to reopen Strait of Hormuz

    Aug 10, 2026 10:45 PM EDT

    ... serving Iran's interests, but it's also serving the Houthis' interests. Nick Schifrin: And making it more difficult for the U.S. and its allies to extract itself from a war they started, but now have no way to end. For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • What's holding up the Iran-Oman proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

    What's holding up the Iran-Oman proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

    Aug 07, 2026 10:40 PM EDT

    ... by the Iran war, knowing that Iran's regime will survive, knowing that Iran's regime will emerge from this more emboldened, and, as we were talking about at the top, more leverage over the strait. Amna Nawaz: All right, Nick Schifrin, thank you very much. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • Trump says new talks are Iran's 'last chance' to make deal 'before decapitation'

    Trump says new talks are Iran's 'last chance' to make deal 'before decapitation'

    Aug 03, 2026 10:50 PM EDT

    ... and push their will on the Trump administration, the international community, and in fact thinks they can reestablish the regional order in their favor. Nick Schifrin: Dania Thafer, the executive director of the Gulf International Forum, thank you very much. Dania Thafer: Thank you for having me, Nick. Nick Schifrin ...