August 18, 2026

President Trump Criticizes Allies Amid Iran Peace Deal Deadline

PBS NewsHour host Amna Nawaz, photographed 24 July 2024, in Arlington VA. Photo by Mike Morgan.
PBS NewsHour host Amna Nawaz, photographed 24 July 2024, in Arlington VA. Photo by Mike Morgan.

On Monday, President Trump expressed frustration towards U.S. allies as the deadline to finalize a peace deal with Iran approached. He issued a threat to bomb Oman, a crucial mediator in the discussions. In addition, Trump demanded a reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, partly due to their reluctance to participate in the conflict.

Amna Nawaz, a prominent co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour, discussed the current status of the war and potential future developments with experts Alan Eyre and Reuel Marc Gerecht. Amna Nawaz’s insights are highly respected, and she engages deeply with foreign affairs, contributing significant analysis to the PBS NewsHour.

Her colleague, Dan Sagalyn, serves as the deputy senior producer for foreign affairs and defense at the PBS NewsHour. Sagalyn is instrumental in shaping the program’s foreign affairs narratives, focusing on military matters that often remain underreported. His work frequently reveals critical debates on defense issues that are not widely covered in public discussions.

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