Name: Iran Is Still Seeking to Buy Time: Middle East Analyst
Uploaded: 2026-06-17T20:03:32.000Z
Description: World leaders await the formal signing of a U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding.

NTD Newsroom comprises teams of reporters, editors, and producers assigned to cover breaking news and other stories.


NTD Newsroom

NTD Plus

News

We present news that is truthful and based on facts, outside of the political fog. Instead of focusing on the negative things happening around us, our mission is to give our viewers a good morning with empathetic and uplifting stories. Our aim is to provide an antidote to negativity by shining a light on the best side of people. We speak to inspiring people who positively impact communities, pursue topics that represent our common human values, and will never miss an opportunity to bring you heartwarming stories.

NTD Good Morning

US, Japan, South Korea Sign Deal to Speed Small Nuclear Reactor Deployment

FBI and Global Partners Take on Bishnoi Crime Network

Southern Poverty Law Center Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges

Iris Tao is NTD's White House correspondent based in Washington. Prior to her work at the White House, Iris reported on U.S. politics and U.S.–China relations from NTD’s New York headquarters. She holds degrees in journalism and economics from Boston University.

Iris Tao

Trump Says Iran Will Be Hit 'Hard' Tonight After Saying the Ceasefire Is Over

Christina Corona is a California-based reporter for NTD News. She primarily covers California news, politics, and entertainment.  

Christina Corona

Video Shows Defendant Going Onto Roof to Kill Charlie Kirk, Investigator Says

Manhattan High-Rise Stable After Columns Buckled, Some Evacuations Lifted

Rachel Acenas is an experienced journalist and TV news reporter and anchor covering breaking stories and contributing original news content for NTD's digital team.

Rachel Acenas

Daniel Monaghan is a reporter for NTD News covering culture, social issues, and education. He holds a BA in Political Science and Government.

Daniel Monaghan

World News

Middle East

Iran

US Launches New Strikes Against Iran for Attacks on Vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, T.J. Muscaro covers the Sunshine State, America's space industry, the theme park industry, and family-related issues.

T.J. Muscaro

Sports News

FIFA World Cup 2026

Argentina Comes Back to Beat Egypt 3–2 to Reach World Cup Quarterfinal

Stefania Cox is an NTD News anchor and national correspondent based at the network's global headquarters in New York City. Stefania anchors "NTD Newsroom," and co-anchors "NTD News Today" weekdays at 10:00 am ET.

Stefania Cox

Cary Dunst is the news anchor for NTD Evening News. He is also the co-host of NTD Good Morning.


Cary Dunst

US Must Make Structural Changes to Top Tier in Soccer: Analyst

Shifting Domestic European Politics Could Impact NATO Dynamics at This Summit: Analyst

NTD Good Morning Full Broadcast (July 8)

NTD Good Morning Full Broadcast (July 7)

NTD Good Morning Full Broadcast (July 6)

NTD Good Morning Full Broadcast (July 3)

NTD Good Morning Full Broadcast (July 2)

NTD Good Morning Full Broadcast (July 1)

NTD Good Morning Full Broadcast (June  30)

NTD Good Morning Full Broadcast (June  29)

NTD Good Morning Full Broadcast (June  26)

NTD Good Morning Full Broadcast (June  25)

NTD+ is a streaming platform featuring exclusive programming, investigative news analysis, and award-winning documentaries.


NTD+

Shorts

Alleged Reflecting Pool Vandalism Caught on Video

The Associated Press is an American not-for-profit news agency headquartered in New York City. 

The Associated Press

Americas

Helicopter With Singer Oliver Tree on Passenger List Collides With Another in Brazil, Killing 6

News you can trust from the U.S. and around the world. Critical information and insight. We cover the stories that others don’t. NTD News Today airs Monday–Friday at 11 a.m. ET.

NTD News Today

Iran's Football Team Leaves Note of Friendship

Melanie is a reporter and editor covering world news. She has a background in environmental research.

Melanie Sun

US News

State News

California

California Governor, LA Mayor Declare Emergency Over Warehouse Fire

Tom Gantert is a reporter for The Epoch Times.

Tom Gantert

Politics

Executive Branch

Trump Uses Recent Speeches to Warn Americans of Resurging Communism

Rudy Blalock is a Southern California-based daily news reporter for NTD. Originally from Michigan, he moved to California in 2017 and the sunshine and ocean have kept him here since. In his free time, he may be found underwater scuba diving, on top of a mountain hiking or snowboarding, or at home meditating—which helps fuel his active lifestyle.

Rudy Blalock

8 Dead After B-52 Bomber Crashes at Edwards Air Force Base in California

Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter with 15 years experience who started as a local New York City reporter. Having joined The Epoch Times' news team in 2009, Jack was born and raised near Modesto in California's Central Valley. 

Jack Phillips

Andrew Thomas is a reporter for NTD News primarily covering business, the economy, and technology. 

Andrew Thomas

UN Maritime Group to Rescue 11,000 Sailors Stranded in Middle East

Mary Man is a writer for NTD. She has traveled around the world covering China, international news, and arts and culture.

Mary Man

China News

China Floods: Thousands at Risk After Multiple Dams Collapse in Guangxi

Los Angeles Warehouse Fire Prompts Shelter-in-Place Orders

Jack Bradley is a Washington correspondent for NTD News based in Washington, D.C. Jack previously anchored "NTD Newsroom" and worked as an assistant producer for the show. 

Jack Bradley

News with integrity, from the United States and around the world. Focused reports and analyses that shed light on major issues the world deserves to know. NTD Evening News airs daily at 6 p.m. ET.

NTD Evening News

FBI Warns of Chinese Spies Posing as Recruiters

Ceasefires, sanctions, and AI safety: NTD speaks about the second day of the G7 summit in France with Middle East Analyst Shayan Samii as world leaders await the formal signing of a U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding.