Washington Times senior writer Tim Constantine says Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s appeal for Gulf countries to unite against the “enemies of Islam” sounds hollow. He points to Iran’s recent strikes on a Qatari gas refinery, a UAE hotel and an Omani cargo facility, as well as economic pressure on the UAE, and says reopening the Strait of Hormuz would be the simplest gesture of good faith.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-30 18:30

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast analyzes what he calls “Economic D-Day” sanctions against Iran, along with an oil agreement with Venezuela and military munition stockpiles.

FFox News2026-08-30 18:00

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi says the Iran war is consuming key US munitions and shifting military assets away from the Indo-Pacific, potentially weakening deterrence against China as concerns about Taiwan rise. He also criticized the administration’s trade dispute with Canada and Venezuela oil policy, and urged more US aid for flood-stricken Nepal.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-30 14:36

Fox News chief correspondent Jonathan Hunt reports from Tel Aviv on rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where the United States and Iran each claim to control the situation.

FFox News2026-08-29 23:45

Former US national security adviser Mark Pfeifle assesses Donald Trump’s threat of “total economic warfare” against Iran. He says China is the key test: since the war began, it has cut Iranian oil imports from about 1.5 million to 500,000 barrels a day, though it is unclear whether the shift will last. Trump has sanctioned 60 entities but not banks.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-29 23:00

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States will target a complex network Iran built over years to help its entities evade Washington’s broad sanctions. The move comes after six months of war launched by the US and Israel, which has reached a stalemate amid the absence of a diplomatic resolution. Other developments include the deployment of the USS Theodore Roosevelt and Iran placing a bounty on President’s son Barron.

CCNN2026-08-29 19:00

Former U.S. ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland discusses Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging G20 countries to impose more economic sanctions on Iran, and why Europe must choose between the United States and Iran.

FFox News2026-08-29 18:00

Fox News' Jonathan Hunt details the Trump administration’s economic pressure on Iran, while “Saturday in America” host Kayleigh McEnany offers her assessment.

FFox News2026-08-29 17:15

CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten examines the numbers behind Trump’s low approval rating and its potential effect on Republican midterm prospects, Americans’ rejection of “Lake America,” views of the trade war with Canada, and sour public opinion of AI. He also compares Zohran Mamdani’s favorability with Trump’s and assesses Trump’s grip on the GOP.

CCNN2026-08-29 16:00

Mark Meredith reports on the Trump administration’s push for tough sanctions on Iran at the G20 summit, while Charlie Hurt traces the secret “dark” tanker routes Iran uses to bypass oil export limits.

FFox News2026-08-29 15:45

Six months into the war, Iran’s leadership has consolidated around hard-line military generals and clerics deeply rooted in the ruling theocracy. They are preparing for a potentially prolonged confrontation with the United States and seeking to prevent unrest at home. That contrasts sharply with Donald Trump’s initial hopes of toppling the Islamic Republic and later claims that regime change had elevated more compromising officials.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-29 15:24

The conflict, now six months old, has driven gas prices higher and reduced missile stockpiles. That exceeds President Trump’s initial estimate that the war would last only four to six weeks.

AABC News2026-08-29 14:15

Iran says it will stand firm against US sanctions and what it describes as US-Israeli “conspiracies”. Tehran says diplomacy and defence will work together to protect national interests and security, while the government prioritises containing inflation, creating jobs and supporting domestic production as sanctions and war intensify economic pressure.

CCNA2026-08-29 12:35

Six months into the US conflict with Iran, oil flows from the Persian Gulf have recovered to about 40% of prewar levels, but the Strait of Hormuz remains constrained. Mounting pressure on Navy personnel, equipment and finances is testing US military readiness.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-29 12:17

David Stilwell, a former US assistant secretary of state, said the Iran conflict has forced the United States to reposition military forces worldwide but has not reduced its ability to respond to China in the Indo-Pacific. A short-lived gap in carrier presence in the Pacific is not unusual, he said; regional security also rests on land-based forces and allied and partner support. Stilwell believes the US, as a global power, can address several challenges at the same time.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-29 12:00

Six months after the United States and Israel attacked Iran with the longstanding aim of reshaping the Middle East through military force, the Islamic Republic has survived the assassination of its top leaders and weeks of intense bombing. It has also found powerful leverage in the Strait of Hormuz.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-29 04:52

The Trump administration initially promised a powerful, short war against Iran, but the conflict has lasted six months. It says US strikes destroyed Iran’s missile threat and navy, damaged its nuclear infrastructure and cut proxy support, while Trump declared Iran “decimated” within weeks.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-29 04:30

Six months after the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury and began the war with Iran, the conflict has settled into a tense stalemate. Fighting is limited, but there are few indications of a long-term resolution, despite Donald Trump’s earlier promise that it would end within weeks.

GGlobal News2026-08-29 03:15

Former U.S. Army Intelligence officer Michael Pregent praised sanctions on Iran while criticizing Qatar and Pakistan’s roles in talks with Tehran on “Jesse Watters Primetime.”

FFox News2026-08-29 02:30

George Washington University political science lecturer Mohammad Ghaedi analyses the latest developments in the US-Iran War, as the IRGC navy says it has full control over the Strait of Hormuz.

TTRT World2026-08-29 02:07

The program examines the U.S.-Iran war as it reaches the six-month mark and explores the intersection of politics and global business. Guests discuss Kevin Warsh’s focus on credit availability in his Jackson Hole speech and Representative Lori Trahan’s bipartisan FRONTIER Act.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-28 23:52

Alan Eyre, a former senior US diplomat involved in negotiating the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, assesses the fallout from the US war with Iran. He says Trump’s unilateral campaign seriously damaged US soft power in the Gulf, pushed GCC states toward strategic hedging and turned “America First” into “America Alone.”

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-28 23:36

Six months after the U.S. and Israel launched the Iran war, the conflict has killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and thousands of others, halted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles. NBC News contributor Hooman Majd examines why the U.S. strategy has failed and why Iranians have not risen against their new leadership. The program also looks at sports betting’s influence on this year’s midterm elections.

NNBC News2026-08-28 23:29

Former US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says the United States is trapped in another “forever war” with Iran after six months of fighting and no visible end. He argues that Tehran is holding the US economy hostage by controlling the Strait of Hormuz, while threats to ships and missile attacks continue despite US mine-clearing efforts. Panetta says President Trump must find a way to reopen the waterway.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-28 23:13