May 22 Obama signs bill giving Congress a say on Iran nuclear deal By Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has signed legislation that gives Congress the power to review and potentially reject a nuclear deal with Iran. Continue reading
May 21 Watch 7:33 What can the U.S. do to stop the Islamic State? By PBS News Hour New victories by the Islamic State in Syria, Iraq and Libya are fueling debate and criticism in Washington over the U.S. strategy and reliance on airstrikes against the militant group. Gwen Ifill talks to David Ignatius of The Washington Post… Continue watching
May 17 GOP contenders in Iowa call for tougher action against Iran, ISIS By Associated Press Republicans wooing Iowa's most active party members called Saturday for a stronger presence in the world but ran the gamut in tone and just how tough to get with America's enemies. Continue reading
May 14 Obama convenes Camp David summit with Gulf state leaders By Julie Pace, Associated Press CAMP DAVID, Md. — President Barack Obama sought to reassure anxious Persian Gulf nations on Thursday that the United States is committed to their security, insisting a nuclear deal with Iran would not leave them more vulnerable. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 12:00 Brooks and Marcus on Cameron's victory, Senate vote to review Iran deal By PBS News Hour Continue watching
May 07 Watch 10:44 Senators explain why Congress should have its say on Iran deal By PBS News Hour Continue watching
May 07 U.S. Senate almost unanimously approves Iran nuclear negotiations bill By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press The Senate has passed a bipartisan bill to give Congress a chance to review — and possibly reject — any final nuclear deal with Iran. Continue reading
May 04 Watch 6:36 Shia militias answer the call to fight Islamic State in Iraq By PBS News Hour When the Islamic State group took over parts of Iraq, the government turned to Iran and Iraqi citizens for help. Special correspondent Jane Arraf visits a training center of volunteers who were inspired by Iran’s Supreme Leader, and a Shia… Continue watching
Apr 28 After firing warning shots, Iran seizes cargo ship By Associated Press Iranian forces fired warning shots across the bridge of a Marshall Islands-flagged cargo vessel as it was traversing the Strait of Hormuz, boarded the ship and directed it toward the Iranian mainland, a Pentagon official said Tuesday. Continue reading
Apr 22 Watch 5:43 How Iran views Yemen conflict, nuclear sanctions By PBS News Hour Judy Woodruff talks to Thomas Erdbrink, Tehran bureau chief for the The New York Times, for a closer look at Iran’s involvement in Yemen, the Iranian nuclear negotiations, as well as Iran’s charges of espionage against American journalist Jason Rezaian. Continue watching