Middle East
Trump Says US Negotiators Will Be in Pakistan on Monday for Talks With Iran
Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire by firing at ships passing the strait and threatened to destroy civilian infrastructure in Iran, if it doesn’t take the deal that the United States is offering.

'A Bargaining Ploy’: Analyst on Iran Closing Strait of Hormuz Again
Gerard Filitti, Middle East affairs analyst and attorney specializing in international law, joined NTD to break it down.

White House Week in Review (April 18): Naval Blockade, Ceasefire, Natural Gas Pipeline Extension Into New York
NTD's Daniel Monaghan has your White House Week in Review.

43rd Anniversary of Attack on US Embassy in Beirut
Saturday was the 43rd anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on an American embassy in history.
Iran Says It Closed Strait of Hormuz Again Over US Blockade
The declaration reimposing 'strict' control over the key maritime chokepoint came as Iranian gunboats fired on a tanker that tried to sail through.
Trump Says US-Iran Talks to Continue Over Weekend, Hints at ‘Good News’
Trump said the U.S. military operations on Iran could resume if no deal is reached by the deadline.
Why US Strike on Iran Was Really About China
NTD Insight International looks at how China has been pulling the strings behind the Iran war, and how it aims to distract the United States.
Mainstream Media Downplayed Trump’s Success in Iran: Panel
Madeline Summerville, national Trial Attorney, and former Democratic speech writer, and Kate Monroe, a Republican strategist, and Marine veteran, joined a panel discussion with NTD's Iris Tao, to analyze the latest developments in Operation Epic Fury.
'We Need to Remember We're Negotiating With Terrorists': Panel on Iran War
Joining NTD's Iris Tao for a panel discussion is David Carlucci, a former New York State Senator, and founder of Carlucci Consulting, and Ashley Davis, a former Homeland Security executive and Republican strategist.
New Videos Show US Military Enforcing Naval Blockade on Iran
The US military on April 17, releasing 2 videos video showing the enforcement of the American naval blockade against Iran.
US Warns of 'Secondary Sanctions' to Chinese Banks Aiding Iran
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters on April 15 that any country doing business with Iran could face U.S. sanctions.
Iran Going Back and Forth, More Steps Needed to Remove Uranium: Retired Intelligence Officer
Lt. Col. Hal Kempfer, a retired Marine Intelligence Officer, and CEO of Global Risk Intelligence & Planning, spoke to NTD's Iris Tao for an analysis of the latest developments in Operation Epic Fury.
Oil Prices Drop Over 10 Percent as Iran Declares Hormuz Strait 'Completely Reopen'
Oil prices fell sharply on April 17 after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open.
France, UK Welcome Reopening of Hormuz Strait
The two leaders are holding a summit in Paris on Friday—a meeting that was previously aimed at reopening the strait.
Trump Prohibits Israeli Bombing of Lebanon Amid Ceasefire
President Donald Trump said Israel will cease its bombing campaign in Lebanon. The president’s comments come amid a 10-day ceasefire reached between the two neighboring countries.
Israel to Hold Territory Inside Lebanon
Here's Katz givingIsraeli Defense Minister Israel Katz says the country will continue to hold all territory it seized during its operation in southern Lebanon. an update this morning.
‘China Doesn’t Hold That Many Cards’: China Analyst
James Gorrie, Epoch Times contributor and author of “The China Crisis,” joined NTD to explain exactly how the Chinese Communist Party is helping Iran resist the United States. He wrote an article for The Epoch Times titled “China’s Not-So-Quiet Hand in Iran’s War Effort.”
Hezbollah Significantly Weakened Without Iran Support: Analyst
President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to begin a 10-day ceasefire.
Chinese and Russian Ships Spoofing ID to Evade Sanctions: Analyst
NTD caught up with Capt. James Fanell, a former director of intelligence with the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet.
US Intel Must Identify All Chinese Tankers Heading to Iran to Rule Out Support: Expert
As two major ceasefires in the Middle East continue amid peace talks, NTD speaks with Kervin Aucoin, a former lead intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance coordinator for the U.S. Army.
Trump Says US Negotiators Will Be in Pakistan on Monday for Talks With Iran
Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire by firing at ships passing the strait and threatened to destroy civilian infrastructure in Iran, if it doesn’t take the deal that the United States is offering.
'A Bargaining Ploy’: Analyst on Iran Closing Strait of Hormuz Again
Gerard Filitti, Middle East affairs analyst and attorney specializing in international law, joined NTD to break it down.
White House Week in Review (April 18): Naval Blockade, Ceasefire, Natural Gas Pipeline Extension Into New York
NTD's Daniel Monaghan has your White House Week in Review.
43rd Anniversary of Attack on US Embassy in Beirut
Saturday was the 43rd anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on an American embassy in history.
Iran Says It Closed Strait of Hormuz Again Over US Blockade
The declaration reimposing 'strict' control over the key maritime chokepoint came as Iranian gunboats fired on a tanker that tried to sail through.
Trump Says US-Iran Talks to Continue Over Weekend, Hints at ‘Good News’
Trump said the U.S. military operations on Iran could resume if no deal is reached by the deadline.
Why US Strike on Iran Was Really About China
NTD Insight International looks at how China has been pulling the strings behind the Iran war, and how it aims to distract the United States.
Mainstream Media Downplayed Trump’s Success in Iran: Panel
Madeline Summerville, national Trial Attorney, and former Democratic speech writer, and Kate Monroe, a Republican strategist, and Marine veteran, joined a panel discussion with NTD's Iris Tao, to analyze the latest developments in Operation Epic Fury.
'We Need to Remember We're Negotiating With Terrorists': Panel on Iran War
Joining NTD's Iris Tao for a panel discussion is David Carlucci, a former New York State Senator, and founder of Carlucci Consulting, and Ashley Davis, a former Homeland Security executive and Republican strategist.
New Videos Show US Military Enforcing Naval Blockade on Iran
The US military on April 17, releasing 2 videos video showing the enforcement of the American naval blockade against Iran.
US Warns of 'Secondary Sanctions' to Chinese Banks Aiding Iran
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters on April 15 that any country doing business with Iran could face U.S. sanctions.
Iran Going Back and Forth, More Steps Needed to Remove Uranium: Retired Intelligence Officer
Lt. Col. Hal Kempfer, a retired Marine Intelligence Officer, and CEO of Global Risk Intelligence & Planning, spoke to NTD's Iris Tao for an analysis of the latest developments in Operation Epic Fury.
Oil Prices Drop Over 10 Percent as Iran Declares Hormuz Strait 'Completely Reopen'
Oil prices fell sharply on April 17 after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open.
France, UK Welcome Reopening of Hormuz Strait
The two leaders are holding a summit in Paris on Friday—a meeting that was previously aimed at reopening the strait.
Trump Prohibits Israeli Bombing of Lebanon Amid Ceasefire
President Donald Trump said Israel will cease its bombing campaign in Lebanon. The president’s comments come amid a 10-day ceasefire reached between the two neighboring countries.
Israel to Hold Territory Inside Lebanon
Here's Katz givingIsraeli Defense Minister Israel Katz says the country will continue to hold all territory it seized during its operation in southern Lebanon. an update this morning.
‘China Doesn’t Hold That Many Cards’: China Analyst
James Gorrie, Epoch Times contributor and author of “The China Crisis,” joined NTD to explain exactly how the Chinese Communist Party is helping Iran resist the United States. He wrote an article for The Epoch Times titled “China’s Not-So-Quiet Hand in Iran’s War Effort.”
Hezbollah Significantly Weakened Without Iran Support: Analyst
President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to begin a 10-day ceasefire.
Chinese and Russian Ships Spoofing ID to Evade Sanctions: Analyst
NTD caught up with Capt. James Fanell, a former director of intelligence with the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet.
US Intel Must Identify All Chinese Tankers Heading to Iran to Rule Out Support: Expert
As two major ceasefires in the Middle East continue amid peace talks, NTD speaks with Kervin Aucoin, a former lead intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance coordinator for the U.S. Army.
















