Episodes

  • Inside the U.S.–Israel alliance and how it led to war with Iran

    Inside the U.S.–Israel alliance and how it led to war with Iran
    Mar 27 2026
    The war against Iran is a fight that Israel has wanted for decades. How did Netanyahu convince President Trump to act? Can a war launched together be ended together? And is there a limit to the U.S.-Israeli partnership? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses these questions with Ronen Bergman of The New York Times, one of the premier investigative journalists in the Middle East. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    24 mins
  • Israel launches new strikes on Iran as Rubio says war could end 'in a matter of weeks'

    Israel launches new strikes on Iran as Rubio says war could end 'in a matter of weeks'
    Mar 27 2026
    Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. could achieve its goals in Iran without ground troops. That's despite the deployment of thousands of Marines to the Persian Gulf and reports that more personnel could soon be on the way. Ali Rogin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    5 mins
  • News Wrap: Pro-Iranian group claims it hacked Kash Patel's email account

    News Wrap: Pro-Iranian group claims it hacked Kash Patel's email account
    Mar 27 2026
    In our news wrap Friday, a pro-Iranian and pro-Palestinian hacking group claims it breached an email account belonging to FBI Director Kash Patel, lawyers representing Fulton County asked a federal court to order the FBI to return 2020 election ballots and records seized in a January raid and stocks closed out their worst week since the Iran war began, the fifth straight losing week. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    4 mins
  • Ukraine's drone defense tech reshapes combat as warfare evolves

    Ukraine's drone defense tech reshapes combat as warfare evolves
    Mar 27 2026
    Earlier this month, President Trump told journalists he didn't want Ukraine's assistance with drone defense, saying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was the last person he'd ever ask for help. But during the Iran war, Gulf countries have been lining up to request Ukraine's guidance on how to counter drones. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky reports from Ukraine. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    8 mins
  • Iran's drone attacks raise concerns about U.S. readiness for next-gen threats

    Iran's drone attacks raise concerns about U.S. readiness for next-gen threats
    Mar 27 2026
    The war in Ukraine is providing a real-time testing ground for nations defending against drones. But unidentified drones are also an ongoing concern in the United States. This month, a swarm of drones repeatedly hovered around Barksdale Air Force Base in northwest Louisiana. Liz Landers discussed more with retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dave Deptula. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    7 mins
  • Trump extends deadline for Iran to reopen oil route or face power plant strikes

    Trump extends deadline for Iran to reopen oil route or face power plant strikes
    Mar 26 2026
    Earlier this week, President Trump said Friday was the deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face a resumption of attacks on energy infrastructure. Late Thursday, Trump said he's extending his deadline until April 6. The extension came after a Cabinet meeting that included an update on the war. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    5 mins
  • Iran warns of 'surprise' for U.S. troops if ground invasion begins

    Iran warns of 'surprise' for U.S. troops if ground invasion begins
    Mar 26 2026
    Airstrikes continue in Iran as the U.S. says it's negotiating with the Islamic Republic. John Yang spoke with special correspondent Reza Sayah for the view from Tehran. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    4 mins
  • As more U.S. forces head to Mideast, military experts break down capabilities

    As more U.S. forces head to Mideast, military experts break down capabilities
    Mar 26 2026
    As President Trump says he's working on a deal to end the Iran war, more troops are heading to the region. John Yang discussed the capabilities of the forces and how they could be used with Joel Rayburn and Frederic Wehrey. Rayburn is a retired Army colonel and is now at the Hudson Institute. Wehrey is a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel now at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    9 mins