Jun 21 Watch 3:36 Possibility of war with the U.S. leaves Iranians ‘rattled’ A day after President Trump said he had called off a planned airstrike against Iran shortly before it was due to occur, governments of both countries were preoccupied with the conflict, which represents the closest Iran and the United States… Continue watching
May 29 In UAE, Trump’s adviser warns Iran of ‘very strong response’ By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press President Donald Trump's national security adviser warned Iran on Wednesday that any attacks in the Persian Gulf will draw a "very strong response" from the U.S., taking a hard-line approach with Tehran after his boss only two days earlier said… Continue reading
May 29 Watch 4:55 News Wrap: Israel will hold unprecedented 2nd election In our news wrap Wednesday, Israel will have to hold an unprecedented second election in September. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was unable to form a coalition government after 42 days of trying, despite his party's making a strong showing in… Continue watching
May 26 On North Korea, Trump seems to undermine a senior adviser By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Seemingly contradicting his national security adviser , President Donald Trump on Sunday played down North Korea’s recent missile tests and said they were not a concern for him. Continue reading
May 06 Watch 6:57 U.S. reveals potential Iranian threat but downplays North Korean missile test Somewhat ominous developments have occurred recently around two flashpoints of American foreign policy: Iran and North Korea. On Sunday, National Security Adviser John Bolton announced a carrier strike group was moving into the Persian Gulf because of unspecified threatening action,… Continue watching
Apr 30 Watch 4:14 In Venezuela, Guaido calls for military to turn against Maduro The political power struggle in Venezuela took a violent turn Tuesday, as opposition leader Juan Guaido appealed to the military to turn against President Nicolas Maduro’s regime, and for the public to take to the streets. Thousands turned out in… Continue watching
Apr 30 WATCH: National security adviser John Bolton addresses Venezuela unrest By Matthew Lee, Ben Fox, Associated Press Venezuelan opposition leaders calling for a military uprising against the government of President Nicolás Maduro gained quick messages of support Tuesday from the Trump administration amid a possible turning point in the South American nation's political crisis. Watch comments by… Continue reading
Apr 17 Watch 9:00 On Cuba policy change, Bolton says, ‘I can’t wait for the lawsuits’ The White House says Americans will now be able to sue businesses operating on land confiscated by the Castro regime. Previous administrations declined to enforce the related Helms-Burton Law. Canada and the EU, which have private-sector interests on Cuban land,… Continue watching
Apr 17 WATCH: Bolton announces new crackdown on Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela By Gisela Salomon, Deb Reichmann, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The Trump administration on Wednesday rolled back Obama administration policy and announcing new restrictions and sanctions against the three countries whose leaders national security adviser John Bolton dubbed the "three stooges of socialism."… Continue reading
Jan 28 U.S. hits Venezuela state-owned oil company with sanctions By Matthew Lee, Deb Riechmann, Associated Press The potentially critical economic move is aimed at increasing pressure on President Nicolas Maduro to cede power to the opposition. Continue reading