U.S. Expands Strikes; Arab States Warn Iran After Attacks | CBN NewsWatch - July 20, 2026

US launches more strikes on Iran after an Iranian attack on a US base in Jordan killed at least two servicemen; Iran also launched an attack in the Red Sea, and the US and Israel launched interceptors, but booms were reportedly heard in Israel, heightening concerns the war could soon encompass the Jewish state; Iran’s Supreme Leader threatens “unforgettable lessons” if the US continues its attacks; Jerusalem Post reports unnamed official says President Trump is leaning toward expanding the war; Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US still open to diplomacy; Gulf states denounce Iran after its attacks on Arab countries; Julie Stahl talks about a former Saudi General saying there should be “extremely serious consequences” for Iran after its attacks, if Iran is uniting Arab nations against it by its attacks and what that means for Israel, the possibility of Israel getting involved in the war, what Rubio said about why Iran’s economy is in bad shape, and what he said about getting rid of the threat from Hezbollah in Lebanon; a look at the growing dangers of antisemitism here in America, and why there may be some hope; and the battle over taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood in Washington. 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/?sub_confirmation=1 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=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2Fcbnnews%2Fnewschann&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description 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: https://www.youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbnnews/ Like us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBNNews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbnnews/ Contact News Editors: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2Fcontact%2Fcontact-&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description 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