Trump Expected To Impose More Sanctions On Iran
President Trump is set to announce new sanctions to maximize pressure on Iran to limit its nuclear ambitions. Will the strategy work?
Middle East
In Rerun Of Istanbul's Mayoral Election, Opposition Candidate Wins Again
After results of the March election were annulled, in which the opposition party won, residents voted again on Sunday in what is widely being seen as a referendum on Turkey's president.
Trump Administration To Present Economic Part Of Middle East Peace Plan
President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner is set to outline the economic portion of his Middle East peace plan this week. The Israelis and Palestinians aren't expected to show.
Opposition Candidate Wins Again In Rerun Of Istanbul's Mayoral Election
After results of the March election, in which the opposition party won, residents voted again on Sunday in what is widely being seen as a referendum on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The Repercussions Of Attacking Iran
A U.S. attack on Iran could send shock waves of reprisals around the Middle East.
How Iranians View Escalating Tensions
Scott Simon talks to Karim Sadjadpour, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about escalating tensions with Iran.
Forced To Demolish Their Own Homes, Syrian Refugees In Lebanon Seek New Shelter
Lebanon requires refugees to live in shelters made of canvas or wood. A new military decree directs them to demolish concrete walls over 3 feet high by July 1. Many don't know where they'll live next.
Trump Says He Called Off Strike On Iran Because He Didn't See It As 'Proportionate'
The president says after he was told a retaliatory attack would likely kill 150 Iranians, he decided that would be too much for Iran's having shot down a drone.
How The International Community Is Reacting To Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions
As tensions rise between Iran and the United States, members of the international community, including Iraq, Israel and Germany, are reacting to the situation.
Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff Discusses Aborted Strike On Iran
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rep. Adam Schiff, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, about the aborted strike on Iran Thursday night.