U.S. Launches Strikes as Trump Considers Expanding Attacks | CBN NewsWatch - July 16, 2026
US steps up attacks on Iranian sites, as The Wall Street Journal reports President Trump is considering expanding US military actions, including targeting a suspected nuclear site, additional air strikes and seizing islands near the Strait of Hormuz; Iran threatens to block Middle East energy exports, which could drive up oil prices; Vice-President Vance tells Joe Rogan the US will not send ground troops to Iran; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cancels trip to Washington DC after Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral is postponed; Israel’s Knesset honors Graham; a growing number of House Democrats break with Israel; bipartisan bill in Congress would permanently dismantle and replace the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, and watchdog group UN Watch says the move is long overdue; Paul Petitte talks about what President Trump said about concerns that oil prices could shoot up again due to new strikes on Iran, Iran’s threats against the US, Vice-President Vance’s views on the war, what Senator John Fetterman is saying about the Democrats and Israel, and what UN Watch said about Hamas and Israel; a look at how schools have improved after the Covid lockdowns – and areas where more work is needed; and a remarkable archaeological discovery near Jerusalem has even experts searching for answers. Want more news from a Christian Perspective? Choose to support CBN: https://go.cbn.com/ugWBn CBN News. Because Truth Matters™ Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app SUBSCRIBE to the CBN News Channel for more: http://youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline/?s... SUBSCRIBE to the QuickStart Newsletter by visiting quickstart.news SUBSCRIBE to the Quickstart Podcast. New episodes every morning at 7am: cbn.com/cbnnews/quickstart ► Iranians Need Your Help! Partner With Us Here: https://go.cbn.com/ul2XK What's coming up next? Have a look at our program guide: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=ht... CBN features 24-hour TV news from a Christian perspective. The CBN News Channel provides independent news programming to an underserved audience to enlighten, entertain and inspire Christians around the world. Comments below do not necessarily reflect the views of CBN. Share this live feed with your friends and family: / cbnnewsonline Like us on Facebook: / cbnnews Like us on Twitter: / cbnnews Follow us on Instagram: / cbnnews Contact News Editors: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=ht... Questions about other CBN programs: Visit WatchCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000. Questions about supporting CBN News? Visit JoinCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000 for more information. #breakingnews #politicalnews #christiannews #christian #christianity #church #breakingnews #cbnnews
