The following is the transcript of an interview with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on July 26, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: And we’re joined now by the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz. Good to have you here in person. Thanks,…
The following is the transcript of an interview with Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy, a Republican, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on July 26, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We turn now to Republican Senator John Kennedy, who joins us this morning from Madisonville, Louisiana. Senator, it’s good to have you on the program….
Iran passed another night without US airstrikes between Saturday and Sunday, as Washington paused a war nearing its fifth month and reports emerged that concerns over dwindling munitions were restraining plans for further escalation. The lull has revived hopes of a return to negotiations after nearly two weeks of consecutive nightly US bombardments, although US…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday he will share evidence with the United States showing Russia is assisting Iran in targeting U.S. bases in the Middle East via satellite surveillance. “Since the beginning of July, we have recorded active Russian satellite surveillance of the Gulf states and U.S. military facilities located there,” Zelenskyy said…
Houthi rebels claimed a missile strike on Saudi Arabia on Saturday, hours after vowing to retaliate against the kingdom for attacks as the Middle East conflict expanded. Riyadh struck Houthi military targets in Hodeida on Friday, with rebel media reporting two wounded after the Yemeni group announced a maritime blockade of the top oil producer…
Sources say the United States military is building up its forces in the Middle East as President Trump warns that it will hold Iran accountable for any Houthi attacks. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has yet to respond after President Trump said the Saudis would have to join the Abraham Accords in order to finalize the U.S.-Saudi…
Before the war in Iran, roughly 15 million barrels of Persian Gulf oil were shipped each day through the Strait of Hormuz. Within a few years, much of that oil could bypass the strait. As Iran’s chokehold on the strait drags on and oil prices surge — to over $100 per barrel for Brent Crude…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea in a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. “Such actions are unacceptable, violate international law, threaten freedom of navigation and undermine regional peace and security,” PM Shehbaz said in a post on the social media…
7/22: The Takeout with Major Garrett – CBS News Watch CBS News Trump and Iran trade threats to attack energy infrastructure; Trump administration officially announces nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia. Source link
Here’s what’s in the U.S.-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a new nuclear agreement Wedesday that could help the Middle Eastern country diverisify its energy sources. Margaret Brennan has more. Source link
