Robert Kagan on why he believes U.S. faces likely defeat in Iran

For perspective on the state of the conflict with Iran and the latest peace proposals, Amna Nawaz spoke with Robert Kagan, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and a contributing writer for The Atlantic. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Sign up for Here's The Deal with Lisa Desjardins: https://to.pbs.org/41q6E8i Subscribe for exclusive content in our newsletters: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/subscribe PBS News podcasts: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find more from PBS News at https://www.pbs.org/newshour Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2HfsCD6 Follow us: TikTok:   / pbsnews   X:   / newshour   Instagram:   / newshour   Facebook: http://www.pbs.org/newshour

Has the U.S. “Already Lost” the War in Iran? | Amanpour and Company
▶︎

Has the U.S. “Already Lost” the War in Iran? | Amanpour and Company

PBS News Hour full episode, June 4, 2026
▶︎

PBS News Hour full episode, June 4, 2026

STUNNING: Fired ’60 Minutes’ star Scott Pelley BLOWS WHISTLE on CBS execs for ‘falsehoods and bias’
▶︎

STUNNING: Fired ’60 Minutes’ star Scott Pelley BLOWS WHISTLE on CBS execs for ‘falsehoods and bias’

Prominent conservative judge resigns, calling Trump 'uniquely dangerous'
▶︎

Prominent conservative judge resigns, calling Trump 'uniquely dangerous'

Trump's Iran War Disaster
▶︎

Trump's Iran War Disaster

"They Own You." Palantir Exposed | Carole Cadwalladr
▶︎

"They Own You." Palantir Exposed | Carole Cadwalladr

POTUS Hires America's Least-Qualified Spy & Trump's Portrait Graces New $250 Bill? | The Daily Show
▶︎

POTUS Hires America's Least-Qualified Spy & Trump's Portrait Graces New $250 Bill? | The Daily Show

“We Are An Incredibly Ruthless Country,” Says Mearsheimer In Blunt Assessment Of US Power | APT
▶︎

“We Are An Incredibly Ruthless Country,” Says Mearsheimer In Blunt Assessment Of US Power | APT

Iran War Expert: "They Want America to Destroy Itself!" Young Men Will Be Trapped | Robert Pape
▶︎

Iran War Expert: "They Want America to Destroy Itself!" Young Men Will Be Trapped | Robert Pape

How is a depleted Iran damaging so many US bases? A CNN investigation
▶︎

How is a depleted Iran damaging so many US bases? A CNN investigation

"Trump falling into Vietnam trap": Former US negotiator with Iran | The Bottom Line
▶︎

"Trump falling into Vietnam trap": Former US negotiator with Iran | The Bottom Line

WATCH: 'IRAN HASN'T BACKED DOWN!', Coons Destroys Hegseth Over Iran Failures | World News
▶︎

WATCH: 'IRAN HASN'T BACKED DOWN!', Coons Destroys Hegseth Over Iran Failures | World News

Trump's Iran, China & US actions have set 3 new stages | Fareed's Take roundup
▶︎

Trump's Iran, China & US actions have set 3 new stages | Fareed's Take roundup

Zelenskyy proposes direct talks with Putin to end Russia-Ukraine war
▶︎

Zelenskyy proposes direct talks with Putin to end Russia-Ukraine war

US-Iran peace talks: Is a deal realistic or a diplomatic illusion? | This is America
▶︎

US-Iran peace talks: Is a deal realistic or a diplomatic illusion? | This is America

Weissmann details Blanche’s ‘deceptive’ IRS settlement deal with Trump
▶︎

Weissmann details Blanche’s ‘deceptive’ IRS settlement deal with Trump

The Complete Collapse of Israel! Iran Just Did the Unthinkable | Prof. John Mearsheimer
▶︎

The Complete Collapse of Israel! Iran Just Did the Unthinkable | Prof. John Mearsheimer

As Iran war cools, China rises & Europe shifts away | Fareed's Take roundup
▶︎

As Iran war cools, China rises & Europe shifts away | Fareed's Take roundup

Why is $1.776B where GOP pushes back against Trump? | Debate roundup
▶︎

Why is $1.776B where GOP pushes back against Trump? | Debate roundup

Chris Hedges, Stephen Walt and Ryan Grim on the Limits of U.S. Power in Iran
▶︎

Chris Hedges, Stephen Walt and Ryan Grim on the Limits of U.S. Power in Iran