• U.S. says it will strike deeper into Iran, saying war has 'only just begun'

    U.S. says it will strike deeper into Iran, saying war has 'only just begun'

    Mar 04, 2026 11:55 PM EDT

    ... because you have to make that call because, until people actually register or tell the State Department where they are, the State Department suddenly doesn't know how many people need to get out and how. Geoff Bennett: Nick Schifrin, thanks, as always, for your reporting. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • As U.S. escalates attacks, Iran hits American diplomatic targets in Middle East

    As U.S. escalates attacks, Iran hits American diplomatic targets in Middle East

    Mar 03, 2026 11:55 PM EDT

    ... more so than most -- I could ask Marco -- but I thought we were going to have a situation where we were going to be attacked. Nick Schifrin: Today, President Trump tied the evacuations to his argument that he had no choice when to start the war. President Donald Trump: You ...

  • Trump pushes back at conservative voices critical of Iran war

    Trump pushes back at conservative voices critical of Iran war

    Mar 03, 2026 11:50 PM EDT

    ... is -- seems like the president is message-testing through the media. This person described it as the president conducting a focus group of 350 million people that is playing out through the press, Geoff. Geoff Bennett: OK. Liz Landers, Nick Schifrin, our thanks to you both. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • As Iran expands retaliatory attacks, U.S. urges Americans to leave Middle East

    As Iran expands retaliatory attacks, U.S. urges Americans to leave Middle East

    Mar 02, 2026 11:55 PM EDT

    ... any facilitating either by the military or the State Department to get them out. But, clearly, the message is, take civilian transportation,but, as we have been talking about, many of these airports in the region already closed. Amna Nawaz: Nick Schifrin, beginning our coverage once again. Nick, thank you.

  • WATCH: War with Iran | PBS News Special Report

    WATCH: War with Iran | PBS News Special Report

    Feb 28, 2026 10:36 PM EDT

    ... U.S. and Israel attack Iran PBS News Hour co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett hosted special coverage of the latest developments with correspondents Nick Schifrin, Liz Landers and Lisa Desjardins, analysis from Alan Eyre of the Middle East Institute, former diplomat and U.S. military officer Joel D ...

  • Keith Kellogg breaks down Trump’s Ukraine strategy and Putin’s negotiating style

    Keith Kellogg breaks down Trump’s Ukraine strategy and Putin’s negotiating style

    Feb 28, 2026 12:30 AM EDT

    President Trump famously said that he would end Russia’s war against Ukraine on “day one” of his return to the White House. Today, he is 13 months into his second term and the war is starting its fifth year. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the administration’s strategy ...

  • With U.S. on brink of Iran attack, mediator asks for 'enough space' to reach deal

    With U.S. on brink of Iran attack, mediator asks for 'enough space' to reach deal

    Feb 27, 2026 11:55 PM EDT

    Today, he met with Vice President J.D. Vance and other U.S. officials and afterward told CBS' Margaret Brennan the talks were making progress. Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi: So there would be zero accumulation, zero stockpiling, and full verification. Nick Schifrin: That suggests Iran has ...

  • Analysis of Trump's 2026 State of the Union address

    Analysis of Trump's 2026 State of the Union address

    Feb 25, 2026 04:49 AM EDT

    ... Nawaz: We also heard the president mention a few foreign policy moments he held up as highlights.. For that, I want to turn to our Nick Schifrin, who was following both the president's address and also what we just heard from Governor Spanberger. And, Nick, to that point, we ...

  • 4 years into Russia's invasion, Ukrainians struggle with war's terrible toll

    4 years into Russia's invasion, Ukrainians struggle with war's terrible toll

    Feb 24, 2026 11:40 PM EDT

    ... business, be it on the European side of Atlantic or on the American side of Atlantic, the predictability is the key for how you work. Nick Schifrin: Yes. Jovita Neliupsiene: And I think that we will not shy away of defending our interests and our companies. Nick Schifrin: The European ...

  • EU ambassador to U.S. on state of Ukraine war and Trump's tariffs

    EU ambassador to U.S. on state of Ukraine war and Trump's tariffs

    Feb 24, 2026 11:35 PM EDT

    As Russia's war in Ukraine hits the four-year mark, Europe is also facing questions around the future of the U.S. tariffs. To discuss these topics, Nick Schifrin spoke with Jovita Neliupsiene, the Ambassador of the European Union to the United States. ... Geoff Bennett: A new NPR investigation ...