Mar 17 Watch 7:20 Middle East analysts assess Iran's power structure after killing of top official By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn For perspective on Israel's killing of one of Iran’s most senior leaders, Ali Larijani, and the head of Iran's Basij internal security force, Amna Nawaz spoke with Alan Eyre and Joel Rayburn. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating… Continue watching
Mar 17 What to know about the top Iranian officials targeted by Israel in overnight strikes By Melanie Lidman, Jon Gambrell, Justin Spike, Associated Press The killing of top leaders has so far had little impact on the war itself, as Iran's Revolutionary Guard continues to fire missiles at Israel and Arab Gulf countries. Continue reading
Mar 17 Israel says it killed 2 top Iranian officials in another wartime blow to country's leadership By Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Mike Corder, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The Iranian judiciary’s news agency confirmed the killing of Gen. Gholam Reza Soleimani, the head of the Revolutionary Guard’s all-volunteer Basij force. Iran has not confirmed or denied the reported killing of Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security… Continue reading
Mar 16 Watch 4:43 As Israel launches Lebanon ground operation, Trump asks allies to help reopen oil route By Nick Schifrin, Winston Wilde The war with Iran has entered its third week, shipping traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut off, and the shockwaves to the global supply chain of oil are being felt, with gas prices on the rise. Continue watching
Mar 16 Watch 2:59 What Trump said about Iran's infrastructure and oil prices in call with PBS News By Liz Landers On Monday, White House correspondent Liz Landers spoke on the phone with President Trump while he was attending what he described as a “very important meeting” on the Iran war. Continue watching
Mar 16 Watch 7:44 Middle East experts discuss Trump's pressure on NATO to reopen Strait of Hormuz By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn Iran is still blocking the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump is now demanding that NATO allies act to help reopen it. For two views on this and the war, Amna Nawaz spoke with retired Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan and… Continue watching
Mar 16 Watch 9:02 Iranians share messages describing daily life under the shadow of war By Leila Molana-Allen, Veronica Vela As the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran unfolds, one of the most difficult perspectives to hear has been that of ordinary Iranians because of repressive measures inside the country. Among the 4 million outside Iran, there are deep and… Continue watching
Mar 16 Israel steps up bombing in Lebanon as Iran keeps stranglehold on shipping By Bassem Mroue, Jamey Keaten, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Massive explosions were heard in Beirut as Israel launched new attacks on the Lebanese capital before dawn. Continue reading
Mar 15 Israeli strikes in Gaza killed 12 people, including 2 children and a pregnant woman, hospital officials say By Samy Magdy, Associated Press At least 12 Palestinians, including two boys, a pregnant woman and eight police officers, were killed Sunday by Israeli airstrikes in the war-torn Gaza Strip, hospital authorities said. Continue reading
Mar 13 Watch 4:56 More Marines heading to Middle East as U.S. continues relentless strikes on Iran By Stephanie Sy, Kayan Taraporevala Around 2,500 U.S. Marines are heading for the Middle East, along with a Navy amphibious warship. Their mission is not yet clear, but it signals a marked increase in U.S. forces in the region. The deployment comes as the Pentagon… Continue watching