Now that the Shahed drone threat has arrived in the Middle East, the U.S. and Arab allies have formally requested Ukraine's help. This week, Ukrainian troops have arrived to begin their training. Nick Schifrin spoke with the official who's key to that effort. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran showed no sign of slowing on Tuesday, with both sides trading strikes and vowing to keep up the attacks. U.S. officials said the campaign has destroyed most of Iran's ability to produce nuclear fuel, and President Trump said forces also struck sea mine targets tied to Iranian threats in the Strait of Hormuz. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The U.S. is investigating an explosion at a school next to an Iranian navy base in the city of Minab. Iran says the strike killed more than 150 people, mostly schoolgirls. A U.S. official briefed on the initial review tells PBS News that the strike was likely American. Nick Schifrin looks at videos and satellite images and speaks to experts on what appears to be the deadliest strike of the war. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

President Trump's decision to freeze refugee processing left thousands in limbo. For more than a year, 1,100 Afghan refugees who thought they were bound for the United States have been stranded on a disused military base in Qatar. Now, having fled one war, they're trapped in another and caught in the crosshairs of Iran's ballistic missile attacks. 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

The U.S.-Israeli war in Iran is now in its 10th day with no signs of letting up. But President Trump insisted the war is "very complete," adding the U.S. is far ahead of his four to five week estimated time frame for the conflict. 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

For perspective from the Iranian government on the conflict with the U.S. and Israel, Amna Nawaz spoke with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi from Tehran. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The U.S. and Israel unleashed the region's largest conflict in more than two decades. As the Iran war expands, there are questions about how long the U.S. can sustain the war and what Trump's endgame could be. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses what's at stake with Firas Maksad, Danielle Pletka, Wendy Sherman and Ray Takeyh. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Nearly a week into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, President Trump demanded the Islamic Republic surrender, and again said he wants a hand in choosing the nation's next leader. The Iranian Red Crescent says more than 1,300 people have now been killed by the American-Israeli bombing. Leila Molana-Allen reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Iran is receiving intelligence support from Russia, according to two U.S. officials who spoke with PBS News. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

When the U.S. ignited a war with Iran last weekend, the State Department issued a plea to Americans to "depart now" from several countries in the region. But airspace closures left thousands of Americans suddenly stranded, and regions typically considered safe for travel became targets of Iranian missile strikes. We spoke with some of the Americans who were impacted. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy