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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The debate over social media use by teens is raging on. In the U.S., Meta and Google were just handed back-to-back losses in lawsuits against them. Germany is looking to ban social media, or at least make it harder to access, for young people, something Australia did last year. From Berlin, special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports on warnings from psychologists for the younger generation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Now in its fourth week, there were more diplomatic efforts on Wednesday to end the war with Iran. But airstrikes and counterstrikes continue unabated throughout the Middle East. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In our news wrap Wednesday, a Democrat has won the special election for a Florida state House district that's home to Mar-a-Lago, police in the United Kingdom arrested two men in connection with the arson attack that destroyed four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity and the Justice Department settled a lawsuit with President Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Blowback to social media and its effects on young people are reverberating across the globe. Many countries have announced plans to enact measures restricting social media access for children and teens. Australia was the first to implement a ban last year, setting an example that other nations are now closely monitoring. Stephanie Sy reports on what that pioneering ban looks like for teens today. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

To discuss the state of the war with Iran and the diplomatic efforts to end it, John Yang spoke with Ray Takeyh and Alan Eyre. Takeyh was a senior State Department adviser on Iran during the Obama administration and is now at the Council on Foreign Relations. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the Iran nuclear deal and is now at the Middle East Institute. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah has claimed more than 1,000 Lebanese lives, including 40 emergency workers. The latest victims include two young civil defense workers killed in Nabatieh, a town the Israel Defense Forces have placed under forced evacuation orders. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn and videographer Adrian Hartrick report. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Since retaking office, the Trump administration has deported more than 675,000 people. Even though the administration alleges that it's removing the worst of the worst, some fleeing political violence and some with strong asylum claims are getting swept up as well. William Brangham spoke with one of those individuals and her lawyer. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Israel pounded Tehran and Beirut on Tuesday as Iran sent waves of missiles and drones throughout the Middle East, targeting Israel and Gulf nations. President Trump again touted efforts toward a diplomatic solution even as the U.S. continues its attacks. Nick Schifrin reports from Israel. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In our news wrap Tuesday, Markwayne Mullin took office as the new head of the Department of Homeland Security, some Republican Senators believe they've reached a deal to end the DHS shutdown, President Trump cast a mail-in ballot in Florida as he publicly calls the method "mail-in cheating" and Hawaii is assessing the full scope of the damage caused by the worst flooding there in decades. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The Pentagon issued a revised policy for credentialing media after a judge struck down the Defense Department's previous rules that determined access to its headquarters. But a spokesperson for The New York Times, which sued the Defense Department, said the new policy does not comply with the judge's order, and they will be going back to court. Liz Landers discussed more with lawyer Ted Boutrous. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Across the U.S. and around the world, coastal cities are grappling with rising seas and worsening floods. With 42 million people, Jakarta, Indonesia, is the world's most populated city. It's sinking rapidly as climate change and overdevelopment collide. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports for our series Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

President Trump hinted that the conflict in Iran could be over soon, but that was met with immediate pushback from Iran. The U.S.-Israeli strikes continued on Monday, and Iran retaliated with missiles and drones across the region. Nick Schifrin reports from Israel. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The day after the U.S. and Israel began the war with Iran, President Trump said the strikes would last four to five weeks. Now, as the war begins its fourth week, Iran's regime is severely weakened, but is still retaliating. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses where the war goes from here with Michael Doran, Miad Maleki, Vali Nasr and Dana Stroul. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

President Trump said he's not interested in a ceasefire with Iran because, from a military standpoint, Iran is "finished." Late Friday, he also said he's considering "winding down" military operations. Israel and the U.S. continued their attacks, but Iran also continued to strike back, with missiles and drones hitting Israel and oil facilities. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Iranian strikes on oil and gas facilities across the Persian Gulf sent shockwaves through global energy markets a day after Israel struck Iran's main natural gas complex. President Trump sought to reassure Americans as gas prices surge, even as the Pentagon appears poised to ask Congress for up to $200 billion for the war effort. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

With the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran nearing its third week, Geoff Bennett spoke with special correspondent Reza Sayah in Tehran. They discussed the atmosphere on the ground there and how people are reacting. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

To discuss the number of petroleum facilities that have been struck, and how the countries in the Persian Gulf view the war in Iran, Geoff Bennett spoke with Susan Ziadeh. She served as U.S. ambassador to Qatar during the Obama administration and is now a senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

As the war with Iran nears the end of its third week, the Pentagon is considering asking Congress to approve $200 billion to fund the ongoing military operation. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, who serves on the Armed Services Committee. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

From video game clips to cartoon characters to blockbuster movie scenes, the Trump administration's Iran messaging has embraced a style critics say blurs the line between propaganda and entertainment and risks reducing a real war to spectacle. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

A series of strikes across the Middle East jolted energy markets and fueled concerns that the war won't end anytime soon. Brent crude oil is nearing a 52-week high after Israel hit a large gas field in Iran, and Iranian strikes caused extensive damage to a major Qatari fuel hub. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

For the Democratic perspective on developments in the Iran war, Geoff Bennett spoke with Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In our news wrap Wednesday, the U.S. is easing sanctions on Venezuela's state-owned oil company as it tries to tame the rise in oil prices brought on by the Iran war, the Federal Reserve expects to cut rates just once this year after leaving rates unchanged for a second-straight meeting and Pakistan and Afghanistan announced a temporary pause in cross-border fighting. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Among the nearly one million people displaced in Lebanon are some of the roughly 170,000 migrant workers not counted by the government. Many came to Lebanon fleeing wars in their homelands or simply looking for a better life. Now, conflict again plagues them in their new home. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn reports from Beirut. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

All eyes are on Cuba as the world waits to see what will happen to its leaders and people. President Trump says he wants to take action as Cuba defies his sanctions. Two tankers carrying crude oil are on their way to the island after Russia declared its "unwavering solidarity." Amna Nawaz discussed more with Lillian Guerra of the University of Florida. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Iranian officials confirmed that Ali Larijani, a fixture of Iran's regime for decades, was killed by an Israeli airstrike that also killed another top security official. And for the first time in years, a senior U.S. government official has resigned in protest. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Joe Kent, the former director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center, resigned from that position in protest on Tuesday. Kent refuted President Trump's statements that Iran presented an imminent threat, and said the war was in Israel's interest, but not the United States'. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

To discuss Joe Kent's comments about the Iran war and what his resignation says about the intelligence community, Nick Schifrin spoke with Nick Rasmussen. He directed the National Counterterrorism Center under the Obama administration. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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 team for the nuclear deal with Iran and is now at the Middle East Institute. Rayburn is a retired Army colonel and is now at the Hudson Institute. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

As the war with Iran continues, businesses and shipping companies are growing increasingly concerned about potential disruptions to the global supply chain. So far, major ports in the U.S. are operating normally, but there are real questions about how long that stability can hold. Geoff Bennett discussed what this could mean for global trade with Gene Seroka of the Port of Los Angeles. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The United States takes on Venezuela in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic. The Venezuela team is playing in a WBC final for the first time in their country's history. Geoff Bennett discussed the tournament with Howard Bryant, author of multiple books, including most recently, "Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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. President Trump himself is demanding help from U.S. allies to secure the strait. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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 Nathalie Tocci. Donegan is the former commander of the U.S. 5th Fleet and is now at the Middle East Institute. Tocci is Professor of Practice at Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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 bitter divisions over the impact of the war. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen spoke with Iranians living inside and outside the country. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy