Iran asks West to leave Persian Gulf as tensions heightened
Iran's president called Sunday on Western powers to leave the security of the Persian Gulf to regional nations led by Tehran, criticizing a new U.S.-led coalition patrolling the region's waterways as nationwide parades showcased the Islamic Republic's military arsenal.
Iran’s Guard says ready for ‘any scenario’ amid U.S. standoff
Iran has denied involvement in the Sept. 14 attack on major oil sites in Saudi Arabia, which was initially claimed by Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
WATCH: U.S. to deploy more troops to Saudi Arabia, UAE in response to attacks on Saudi oil
Defense Secretary Mark Esper says this is a first step, and he is not ruling out additional moves down the road.
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News Wrap: Trump appears to downplay chance of U.S. strike on Iran
In our news wrap Friday, President Trump appeared to downplay the chance of a military strike on Iran. U.S. and Saudi officials have pointed to Iran as the culprit in last weekend's attacks on Saudi oil facilities, but Trump said…
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s political news, including reports of a whistleblower complaint that might involve President Trump, the debate about whether a sitting president can commit…
As the fallout from an attack on Saudi oil facilities draws the United States deeper into regional tensions, President Donald Trump treads a fine line.
One week ago, Houthis claimed responsibility for a strike that crippled a key oil facility in the kingdom.
President Donald Trump also signaled Friday that he's not inclined to authorize an immediate military strike on Iran in response to the attacks on the Saudi oil industry, saying he believes showing restraint "shows far more strength" and he wants…
U.S. officials say the president will be presented with a list of potential airstrike targets inside Iran, among other possible responses.
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